A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“Little girl, you’d do well to watch that sharp tongue of yours.”

“I’m letting you name your price–that’s already showing you some respect. If I called Karen in here right now, she’d come running.” Knowing Alessia wouldn’t be easy to pressure, Hamilton brought up Karen as leverage.

Alessia’s eyes turned cold, her smile curving downward.

“And if I refuse to sign?”

“A dying lion still bites harder than a healthy dog. If I let the press know about this, what do you think the headlines will say?”

“Quite the schemer, aren’t you?” Alessia let out a bitter laugh and gave a mocking round of applause.

“Young people should learn to take the easy way out. Don’t push your luck.”

Alessia set her glass down. “Shame for you–I’m allergic to alcohol. There’s no drink I’d accept.”

“As for public opinion? Go ahead, stir the pot if you want. The PR team at A&C Entertainment is worth every penny, and let’s not pretend the Quincy family hasn’t pulled more than a few strings to build up that ‘artist‘ of yours. Need me to list every backdoor deal and let the public decide?”

caught off

and soon the butler appeared, carrying several rolled canvases. The servants unfurled them, holding up the

glanced at them, a sneer tugging at her

barely spoke a word as a child, got in–so why wouldn’t Tammie? Her work’s been guided by the best tutors money can buy, some of the most renowned art teachers

what?” Alessia kept smiling, though her voice grew icy. Hamilton was still gazing at

had a miracle comeback, they’d never outshine the Quincys. We’re ready to welcome you back into the family,

1/2

09:59

Chapter 324

but his calculations were written all over it, as if Alessia should be grateful

and fortune?” Alessia’s eyes

moment later,

even talk about Ivan–he’s doing just fine. But even his absent–minded sketches have more life than these so–called masterpieces your

out.”