A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

The fruit was handpicked by Karen early this morning from the grocer’s–only the finest selection, with every kind imaginable. All the guests today had sung its praises, even asking to take some home. There was no way, as Magda claimed, that it was sour or unpalatable.

When Alessia walked over, Magda was still making faces at the fruit. Alessia had no intention of humoring her. She glanced at the half–empty fruit platter, then picked it up without hesitation.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Magda snapped, her expression darkening.

“Didn’t anyone ever teach you not to be so picky with your food?” Alessia replied, her tone dry as she eyed the platter, now a mess from Magda’s prodding.

Looking at the fruit, riddled with little fork marks, Alessia stepped on the pedal of the trash can and dumped the rest of the fruit straight in.

“You!” Magda leapt up, but one look from Alessia–cool, edged with warning–stilled

her.

Grinding her teeth, Magda tossed her fork onto the table with a clatter, powerless to do anything more than vent her frustration in small gestures.

“Do you need imported mineral water too? Sorry, we don’t keep any in the house. Wouldn’t want our tap water to offend your delicate palate,” Alessia said, pouring the glass of water out into the tray right in front of Magda.

the daughter you raised?” Magda exploded, slapping her palm on the tabletop as she stood, the sudden movement making Karen jump in

course she is,” Alessia replied with a smile

Hamilton rapped his cane on the floor, seeing the tension thickening

Alessia one last glare before sitting

herself onto the

didn’t expect you to buy this house back,” Hamilton remarked, sipping his water and glancing around at the

right. Ethan did well–bought it back himself. The kids

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Chapter 320

the renovations,” Brendan replied.

you ever

exchanged awkward

you, still unable to enjoy a peaceful retirement. Seems the entire Quincy clan is still clinging to your apron strings, waiting to be spoon–fed,” Alessia added, unafraid to say what Brendan

elders had suddenly had a change of heart–not after all these years, not even when the