A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

As she reached the bus stop, Alessia’s phone buzzed with messages in the group chat–everyone was asking how much longer until she got home. She had just finished replying when a call came in. Ethan’s name flashed on the screen.

“Lessie.” His voice was calm and steady.

“Hey, big brother.”

“It’s over with Quentin. He’s been charged–three years in prison for soliciting and organizing a lewd gathering.”

“Alright.”

“As for Zachary, I already chewed him out. But honestly, I think you should give him a good beating for me. Don’t hold back–even if you leave him limping, I’ll handle your legal defense.”

A smile tugged at Alessia’s lips. “Are you, as a lawyer, advising me to commit a crime right now?”

“Nope. As your brother, I’m teaching you the proper way to vent your anger.”

She couldn’t help but laugh, the smile spreading wider. “Got it. I’ll see what I can do. But if I go overboard and end up in trouble, you’d better pull out all the stops to save me.” Sitting on the bench at the bus stop, she stared at the tips of her shoes, swinging her feet lightly.

“I’m at your service, twenty–four hours a day.” Ethan’s voice always had a way of steadying her.

“Liam called earlier, too.”

home; text me when you get in,

she would, then hung

yet?” he

Alessia tapped her card and boarded. The bus was nearly empty at this hour,

seat.

photography skills aren’t bad, and with a sister as photogenic

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you a seat.” Each student was allowed to invite two guests from outside the school. In past years… she’d always given

hopelessly slow in real life. I bet he’s spent the whole day stammering and avoiding you, right? That’s what he does every time he

behavior, Alessia nodded, only to realize a beat Mater that Liam couldn’t see her through the

reply, someone on Liam’s end called his

need backup, I’ll help you knock some sense int home. No

didn’t even notice how gentle her