A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 280

Right on cue, just as everyone finished eating, the doorbell rang.

“Lessie, could you get the door?”

“Sure,” Alessia replied without hesitation, getting up to answer it.

It was Cole.

“Lessie.”

“All done with work? Have you eaten yet? Mae just made a cake–come in and have a slice,” Alessia said, stepping aside to let him in.

“Did everyone finish eating already?” Cole didn’t step inside, instead asking her in

return.

Alessia nodded, looking a little absent–minded for once. Cole couldn’t help but smile and gently pinched her cheek.

“Come on.”

“Where are we going?” she asked, but obediently slipped on her shoes. Her mind hadn’t caught up, but her body was already moving.

“I’ll return Lessie in a while, Mr. and Mrs. Harris,” Cole called over his shoulder.

“Go ahead,” Karen replied, smiling. Brendan had appeared behind Alessia at some point, and though he wasn’t smiling, he didn’t object.

And just like that, Cole whisked Alessia away.

just going to let Cole take Lessie

two know each other better than anyone. No one understands Alessia like Cole does, and vice

you worried something

not kids anymore–they’re both adults. It’s perfectly appropriate. And honestly, isn’t it better that she’s with Cole, someone we know and trust? Tell me, have you seen anyone better looking

smirked. “Wow, Mom, didn’t know

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flinch. “How else do you think I

an arm around Karen’s shoulders.

campus…”

started reminiscing, the

sit and have some

in, heading for the kitchen. That left Karen and Brendan alone,

glance.

“Honey…”

tea,” Karen said, ignoring Brendan and

room.

to the

and Stella popped out, showering Alessia in

“Happy birthday, Lessie!”

laughed softly, already guessing

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