A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 244

“All right, that’s exactly what I was thinking too. I’ll send the latest updates and design drafts to the group chat later–take a look when you get a chance. If you have any ideas, don’t hesitate to speak up. I want this project to reflect your preferences.”

Alessia smiled and nodded, the corners of her lips curling up.

Ethan was even more adept at seizing opportunities than she’d expected. In such a short time, he’d managed to make a name for himself in their circle–not just because of Calvert’s backing, but mostly thanks to his own genuine talent.

“Speaking of Justin, we sat together at the sports event the other day. He kept talking about you, actually–couldn’t stop singing your praises.” Ethan deliberately steered the conversation, drawing Cole in.

“Yeah, before we moved, we were neighbors. My dad and his have been friends for years.”

“I heard from Lessie you sometimes help out at Mr. Dawson’s clinic? How’s he been lately?”

“He’s mostly got Six looking after him these days. I just pop by on weekends to see if there’s anything I can do to help.”

The two kids didn’t really follow the adult conversation, but that didn’t stop them from sticking close to Alessia. Rex, bored, yawned and stretched out lazily on the floor.

It had been a while since they’d had a scene like this. Even if the topics were trivial, the togetherness felt precious.

dinner’s ready–come sit

of food, Rex got up and circled around Karen. By now, Karen was completely

stroked Rex along his

to his designated spot by the wall. He’d

see what Karen’s cooked up.”

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smiling as he got to his

dining table; it was a bit of a squeeze, so they grabbed two little stools for the kids to eat at the coffee

the more agreeable of the two. With a gentle pat on the head from

without

a handsome young man,” said Karen’s husband with a broad

touch awkward. “Nice to meet you,

stifle a laugh, making no move to

at home,” Karen said warmly, gesturing

by more often. I can’t offer much, but you’re always welcome to some home–cooked food. Lessie,

preferences, so nearly every dish on the table was something the two of them liked. Still, she asked Alessia to