A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 326

With a sigh, Alessia gave Cole a quick rundown of what had just happened.

He listened intently, waiting until she finished before reaching over to ruffle her hair. “You really know how to play your cards, don’t you? Good work, Lessie. Dealing with those old pros isn’t easy.”

The gentle tone, the fond smile–it reminded her so much of Jade June. For a split second, she was back in those afternoons after school, always greeted by a warm hug.

She pushed those memories away and laced her fingers through Cole’s.

His hand was big, always warm even in the dead of winter. It was just like him to absentmindedly play with her fingers; she found herself doing the same.

“Come on, let’s go. I’m starving.”

“Sure. How about The Veranda House?”

She nodded, and Cole, taking the cue, shifted the car into gear and pulled out.

“Oh, by the way,” he said as they drove, “I heard Fortune went to see lleana before she was admitted to the hospital. I’m guessing he had something to do with it. He came looking for me a while ago–seems like he’s getting desperate now that he’s lost his grip on things. Just be careful, okay? Don’t let him trip you up.”

“Funny you mention him,” Alessia replied. “I actually found out something interesting.”

“Yeah? What’s that?“.

“He’s been making money on the side through some shady deals. Ileana wasn’t his first victim.” Cole kept it vague, but Alessia understood.

before he came back to the country. There’s nothing we can pin on him

seat, Alessia let her hand drum absently on the

not dwell on it. Let’s eat, get some rest. Leave the rest to

noticing, they’d arrived at the

Max and Bacchus at the front desk–apparently, both had come

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little

Bacchus on the back of

him, rubbing his head and shooting

eyes, spotting the way Alessia

finally got her to

lifting their joined hands and giving them a little

Alessia. “Just make sure you’re not counting his money while

you two just getting here, or did you already

told us there’d be a wait,”

her silent question

and snorted. “Wow, can’t make a decision without

was about to respond, but Cole beat her to

a private room.