A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

The next day, Alessia brought Cole back to the Morton family home.

A fresh snowfall blanketed the city the night before, so Ivan had called that morning to check if Alessia still planned on coming home.

Originally, Alessia just intended to drop by for a quick meal before heading out. But Cole spoke up himself, saying he’d like to visit the Mortons. After all, their daughter had been staying with him for over a month–it was only natural that they’d be

worried, even if they didn’t say it aloud.

“Are you sure it’s okay?” Alessia asked.

Cole smiled gently, tucking a stray strand of her hair behind her ear. Despite the warmth in his eyes, there was a tinge of sadness in his expression. “Of course. Besides, I’d love to try your mother’s cooking.”

With that, Alessia had no reason to argue.

It was a rare occasion: all four Morton brothers happened to be home. The plastic chairs they sat on looked almost dignified, like executive leather seats in a boardroom, but the cramped living room felt even smaller with them all crowded in. Naturally, York was there too, claiming he’d just dropped by for dinner.

Knowing Alessia and Cole were coming, the Mortons had closed their little diner for the day. They’d been up early shopping, and now the kitchen was bustling.

tiny that even two people bumping shoulders

knees together and hands neatly folded in his lap, looking every bit the well–mannered guest–so much so that it was hard to imagine

was loaded with gifts. For a simple visit, it looked suspiciously like the

before at A&C

to take the afternoon off, promising to

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nodded. “I didn’t get a chance

her room. She sat down beside Cole,

you like?” Zachary pushed aside the pile of gifts to

“Floor plans?”

I picked up a while back? They’ve all been paid off now. I talked it over with Mom and Dad, and we thought it was time to move to a bigger place.

little taken aback, but she picked

them.

found for you before,” Cole suddenly spoke up