A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“Hello there, we’re your new neighbors from next door. I’m Parrish Whitley, and this is my wife and our son. Cole, why don’t you say hello to the gentleman?”

“Hello, Grandpa!”

“You flatter me, sir and madam, but I’m only the Whitley family’s butler,” Dawson replied, bowing politely in return.

“Are you taking Lessie to school now?”

“Yes, I am.”

“Well, we just moved in, and it’s Cole’s first day at a new school. He’s a bit nervous, so we wanted to ask how Lessie feels about walking to school with him from now on. Of course, either my wife or I would drop them off and pick them up.”

Parrish’s tone was warm and gentle, completely different from his usual commanding presence at work. Right now, he was just a father.

“Well…” Dawson hesitated, clearly unsure.

“Yes,” Alessia answered for him, her voice calm and clear.

“But, Miss-” Dawson began, concerned.

to Max about

Cole blurted out, only for his mother, Jade, to gently cover

Alessia replied, her tone

Parrish exchanged a glance, their hearts aching for the

seemed so detached.

a lot! That’s why we came over this morning to ask how you felt, and to say hello to Dawson.” She took Alessia’s backpack and handed it to Parrish, then

Jade, you smell nice,” Alessia said

cheek. “Thank you, Lessie. You smell nice

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smell anything. Her confused little expression melted

ever done that to

“Oh, I’m sorry! Did I scare you? I’ll try to

apologizing so earnestly that Alessia

the time,” Cole piped up. “But once I started kindergarten, she stopped because Dad said boys and girls should have some boundaries. But before I go to

“You’ll do great today,” he said, giving

explained seriously, making it clear he wasn’t trying to