A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Compared to Stella’s surprise, Alessia was much more composed–after all, things were unfolding just as she’d expected.

It was inevitable that Liam would blow up. Eighty percent of Fitch’s million followers were genuinely active, and before Fitch’s fall from grace, the company had already hinted at pushing a newcomer. Driven by curiosity and a bit of judgment, everyone was bound to keep an eye on Liam’s next move

Of that million views, Alessia guessed at least half came straight from Fitch’s old

fans.

She scrolled through the comment section again. Some were ask

bout the

song, others were curious about Liam’s looks, and of course, a few seized the chance to take jabs at Fitch. Overall, though, the feedback was mostly positive. Satisfied, she handed Stella her phone back.

After lunch, Alessia made her way alone to the art studio, where Penny was already

waiting.

said, settling in a nearby chair and

use my design all of a sudden? Weren’t you going to pitch yours?” Penny asked, her focus

prize in the contest, and there’s enough buzz to make it interesting. Plus, you get to cash in on your reward. It’s a win all around,” Penny replied matter–of–factly, her pencil a blur as a

take shape.

really have me figured out,” Alessia said with a wry

our goal, it doesn’t matter. The regional office is prepped; this sports day is the perfect promo for them, and it doesn’t interfere

down her pencil and turned to look at Alessia. “You really are

but let out a dry chuckle. With business settled, she didn’t linger. She glanced at the sketches. stretched her

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give a better effect,” she suggested as she left, leaving Penny alone, staring at

couldn’t draw. If she could, Penny’s path would be

stayed behind to finalize sports uniform details. She asked Stella to let Zachary know he could head home without her, and by the time she finished and stepped outside, it was nearly

you a ride,” Penny said,

her head. “No need, really. I’ll just take