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

Rex got up and circled around Karen. By now,

stroked Rex along his back. “Good boy. Your dinner’s over

understood, Rex padded over to his designated spot by the wall. He’d visited

let’s go see what Karen’s cooked up.”

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as he got

the dining table; it was a bit of a squeeze, so they

Ivan was the more agreeable of the two. With a gentle pat on the head from Alessia, he obediently

this, York reluctantly followed–though not without

you’re Cole? You’re a handsome young man,”

awkward. “Nice to meet

trying to stifle a laugh, making no move to rescue

no need to be so formal. Make yourself at home,” Karen said warmly, gesturing for

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

something the two of them liked. Still, she asked Alessia to serve Cole,