A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 151

Ivan’s words made the room fall even more silent.

York, oblivious to the tension, nodded solemnly. “She bullied you? That’s just awful! But don’t worry–while I’m around, she’ll never dare mess with you again. If she even tries, I’ll have Rex bite her!”

Rex, who had been focused on his dinner, perked up at the sound of his name and let out a loud bark. Pleased, York tossed his leftover bone to the dog.

“She bullied Ivan?” Karen’s voice trembled.

“Yep,” York replied matter–of–factly.

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Alessia had never seen anything like this before and had no idea what Fortunately, York didn’t seem to notice the awkwardness; after making his grand declaration, he happily resumed eating. At a table full of people, he was the only one who seemed to have any appetite.

Ivan, far more sensitive, immediately sensed the shift in atmosphere. Head down, he quietly counted grains of rice on his plate with his fork, too nervous to speak again.

are you… are you saying…” Karen was so taken aback, she couldn’t even

gently. “Don’t worry, honey.

misunderstanding.”

a look at Zachary, who understood at once. Zachary got up, walked over to Ivan, and crouched beside him, his eyes

mean to

shook his head, refusing to answer. Zachary didn’t give up. “It’s okay, Ivan. I’m right here. Can you tell me

head hung low, avoiding Zachary’s gaze. That single, obvious gesture of retreat felt like a punch

with a sharp look. He could only watch

again, but Ivan wouldn’t speak. Suddenly overwhelmed, Ivan put down his fork and

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brave enough to say anything…” York’s grumbling was cut short when Alessia pressed

her raised eyebrow and pointed stare made him nervous, even though he wasn’t quite sure what he’d done

him.” Alessia didn’t want York making things worse, and she was worried about Ivan being alone

I haven’t finished

but Alessia wasn’t about to let him stay. With a sigh, he hurriedly crammed the last bite of food into his mouth, hopped