A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 279

“Did you pack everything? Admission slip, your ID, pens… Did you bring an extra? Don’t lose it.” Brendan fussed over them for the eighth time that morning.

“We’ve got it all, don’t worry,” the two high school seniors replied, a little exasperated but humoring him anyway.

“Eat this to keep your energy up. Just relax–your mom and I know you’ll do great.” Karen rubbed her hands together, having avoided making anything too greasy for breakfast, worried their stomachs might rebel and ruin the day.

For two days straight, Brendan and Karen drove them to school and waited out front to pick them up after each exam.

Finally, the last day ended.

“Lessie, we’re heading out! Happy birthday!” Stella and Queenie made a point of rushing over.

“Thanks, see you tomorrow.” The three had planned for Stella and Queenie to visit Lessie’s family the next day, but before she could finish her sentence, the girls waved and dashed off.

“What’s got them in such a hurry?” Alessia muttered to herself, packing her bag. As she stood up, she ran right into Cole, who’d come looking for her.

“Lessie, I have to run to the office. Something urgent came up. Happy birthday.” Cole ruffled her hair, his tone tinged with apology.

“Is it serious?”

some last–minute paperwork. Larkin Yardley wants me to look over

“Go

make up your birthday

smiled and nodded again. Truthfully, she’d already received plenty of birthday wishes at

Queenie both had family celebrations to attend, and hectic days at the Whitley Group

made her way out of

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the Mortons

took her bag without a word, and

now that exams are over? Want to

thought about it yet, but tomorrow my two friends are coming over to meet Mom and

and Dad are swamped at the shop–everyone comes in for comfort food

not that far.” She paused as they walked down the street. “Aren’t

not trekking all the

gently turned her head