A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 165

“It counts, of course it counts!” York’s voice rose with conviction. “If I give my word, I mean it! If Ivan comes to our school and anyone tries to mess with him, I’ll have his back. We’ll make sure no one bothers him.”

“Alright, you said it.” Alessia’s eyes sparkled with amusement, though her

expression remained cool and composed.

“I said it!” Poor York, stumbling right into the little trap Alessia had set, completely

unaware.

Alessia glanced over at Eddie, raising her eyebrows with a flash of confidence and just a hint of smugness.

Eddie chuckled, reaching up as if to ruffle her hair, but then hesitated, caught by some private thought, and let his hand drop inconspicuously.

Alessia didn’t notice. She was just about to say something when her phone rang. She looked at Eddie, then gestured toward York. Eddie nodded, and Alessia slipped out of the living room.

In the hallway, she answered the call.

“Granddad, craving something sweet again?”

Xander’s voice

smile vanished from Alessia’s lips, replaced by a

he won’t hear of it,” Xander said, his words trailing off into a weary sigh.

waste a second.

Eddie noticed the

need to get over there right away. Can I ask you to

on. How are you

He’ll be here in ten minutes.” She turned

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here, you two.”

So you’ll stay with Eddie today, alright? I’ll

come with you?” York stared at her, eyes wide. Ivan didn’t say anything, but his expression

heads a gentle squeeze.

herself, and even though they were still young, she always treated them with respect. Her

obedient, and although York was clearly disappointed, he knew better than to argue over

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