A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 202

“I’ll send a lawyer over, and I’ll make sure you have someone waiting for you! abroad. But remember what you said today–don’t forget it.”

As soon as the five minutes were up, Alessia gently pushed Lucy’s hand aside and stood to leave. Lucy just sat there in a daze, only snapping back to reality when Alessia opened the door–she realized, with a sudden jolt of relief, that Alessia had agreed to help her!

“Ileana hates seeing you in the spotlight. If she’s asking you to meet her at the gym, she’s probably hoping you’ll miss the next round of the competition!”

Alessia didn’t reply. She simply closed the door. On the other side, Lucy felt as if a weight had been lifted from her chest. She collapsed back onto the bed, exhausted but grinning in satisfaction.

Meanwhile, just outside the doorway, Alessia nearly bumped into Cole Whitley, who had appeared out of nowhere. He was leaning against the wall, straightening as soon as she stepped out.

Startled, Alessia flinched. Cole reached out, ruffling her hair in a soothing gesture, then gently took her arm–the one Lucy had gripped so tightly moments ago.

“It’s all red,” he muttered, his voice tinged with annoyance.

“It’ll be gone in a minute.”

didn’t argue, but there was

are plenty of ways to get ahold of those shops she owns,”

were still on school grounds, they simply walked side by side, careful

he was still upset about the marks Lucy had left on her arm. She smiled, brushing his hand in a fleeting, hidden

part of it,” she

ears turned pink. He pressed a fist to his lips and cleared his throat. “Is it because of

jerk strut around like he

heading

was grateful he’d decided to stick around–knowing Alessia, she’d march right over the moment

to do?” Alessia asked, remembering he still had a

Cole shrugged, knowing Alessia wouldn’t buy it if he said he was done so he

I’ll take care

want anyone else getting

phone on. If you hang up, I’m coming in–no questions

this was as far as Cole

for each other, but only as long as their safety wasn’t at risk.