A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 316

“So, what’s your next move? I already know your plan–my brother filled me in.”

Max had just come from the other side of the estate, and naturally ran into Ethan. He didn’t mind that Ethan had taken it upon himself to tell Alessia everything; sooner or later, she’d have found out.

The kid wasn’t exactly clueless either. Max suspected that the last time she’d bumped into the three of them at the restaurant, she’d already pieced most of it together.

“I’m going to acquire Tate Holdings. After that, there’ll be no more Tate Holdings. As for the two of them, I’ll make sure they’re taken care of for the rest of their lives. If they want to travel, or settle down somewhere, that’s up to them.”

He’d been planning this since the day he left the country. Together with Bacchus Linden, he’d started a company. Thanks to a bit of luck and Bacchus’s connections, their business had grown rapidly. Just before returning home, they shifted the company’s focus back to their own country.

He’d played his part in Tate Holdings‘ downfall. His plan was simple: hollow out the company from within, then have his own business absorb all of Tate Holdings‘ assets. That way, the real power would finally rest in his hands.

When the merger was complete, he’d finally be free of the chains the Tate family had locked around him. Their lives would no longer be manipulated like chess pieces, forced into place with no room for resistance.

He glanced at Alessia. Pity, really. The lucky little fox had managed to break away, leaving them all behind and walking off without a care in the world.

“What about York?”

his name, he clung

breeds their share of little rebels, don’t

against Alessia like a cub guarding its food, eyes

blinked,

want to stay, then stay.” Max looked at the wall in front of him. From the

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stunned, as

want to

let go of Alessia and latched onto Max’s arm, eyes shining as he

you serious, bro?

to call me ‘bro, huh?” Max replied, poker–faced, and

but since he needed to stay on Max’s good side,