A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

The yellow light glowed, engines revved to life, and as soon as the traffic signal turned green, the two of them shot forward on their bikes.

Just as Max had said, the Tate family’s gates were wide open. They slipped inside without a hitch, but instead of heading straight for the main house, they looped around toward the staff quarters.

“It’s the middle of the night–when you said we were coming to the Tates, you nearly gave me a heart attack,” Stella muttered,

“I figured you knew what was up when you just replied, ‘Ten minutes,” Alessia shot back.

Stella grinned, rubbing her nose. “I live for speed. Pretty loyal, huh? Admit it.”

She nudged Alessia with her elbow, and Alessia immediately nudged her back. They shared an unspoken understanding, a silent laugh passing between them.

“But seriously, why aren’t we heading to the house? What are we doing out here?”

They circled to the front entrance, where Butler Dawson was already waiting for

them.

Alessia gave Stella a small nod. Stella got the message and zipped her lips, miming it with her fingers.

greeted,

would you show us the way?” Alessia replied, skipping the

the staff quarters. Stella’s curiosity was obvious, but

the corridor, stopping at

is inside,”

you.” Alessia’s words were barely out before Butler Dawson bowed and

wait for you out here,” Stella said, shrugging and pointing

corner.

on the door. There were a

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as if she doubted her own

It’s been

stepped aside, and Alessia finally noticed

wanted

small, and I haven’t had a chance to tidy up with this hand, so please

moved aside, inviting Alessia