A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

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Chapter 189

When the three of them entered, the café was quiet, with only a handful of customers. At one table sat three kids–one of whom was a head taller than the others.

“Lessie, Zachary?” Karen, the cashier, was the first to spot them. “And this must be Mae?”

The three children turned at the sound.

“Alessia!” York hopped down from his chair and waved, Ivan following right behind. Zane, looking confused but curious, saw the others leaving and trailed after them.

Alessia ruffled York’s hair affectionately before turning to Ivan. “How’s everything going?”

Ivan nodded and tugged Zane closer.

“A new friend?” Alessia asked, meeting Zane’s wide–eyed gaze. He brightened

instantly, offering a polite greeting.

“Hello, miss. My name’s Zane.”

Hah!” York scoffed. “He nearly made Ivan cry this

who simply shook his

had, would he have brought me here? Right, Ivan?” Zane hurried to explain, desperate

impression on Alessia.

to speak, but York cut in

begged for a ride in

head before the bickering could escalate. “Let’s eat first. We can

then

“Mr. York.”

his back, in

resigned. I won’t be working for the Tate

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fire your wal.com back with me I’ll stand up for yout She’s so cruel, trying to get rid of my Rex and shoving you down the stairs. No

Alessia gave York a sharp flick to

for?

last thing you

crossed a line. He rubbed his nose sheepishly. “I wasn’t talking about you guys…” he muttered, backing down

Ileana, huh?” Karen muttered, her smile tight