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.”

was real

plenty of ways to get ahold

grounds, they simply walked side by side, careful not to draw attention or get

marks Lucy had left on her arm. She smiled, brushing his hand in a fleeting, hidden gesture–subtle, teasing, and yet

shops are only part of it,” she

pressed a fist to his lips and cleared his throat. “Is

“Watching that cheating jerk strut around like he owns the

heading

was grateful he’d

he still had a lunch meeting and more

it if he said he was done so he didn’t even bother trying

big deal. I’ll

understood: she didn’t want

very least, I’m waiting outside. Keep your phone on. If

was as far as

only as long as their safety wasn’t at risk.