A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 328

Over time, she’d stopped asking questions about his life, and he’d retreated further into himself, growing more volatile and difficult to read. They were like two lines that crossed for a fleeting moment–only to drift apart in opposite directions.

But now, Alessia realized she’d been wrong. They weren’t simply drifting away. They were intersecting lines, yes, but lines that extended on forever.

Their lives had taken different paths, yet that single point where they met had never truly unraveled.

“Money gives you leverage. After all, I’ve spent seventeen years with the Tate family–might as well walk away with something to show for it…”

Max’s expression remained cold and unreadable, but Alessia, almost without thinking, let go of Cole’s hand and wrapped her arms around Max.

He stiffened, caught off guard by the sudden hug, his hands awkwardly pausing midair. After a few seconds, he managed a stiff pat on her back–just as he’d done on stormy nights when they were children, gently reassuring her…

“Thank you,

Max.”

He grunted, ruffling her hair, and if you looked closely enough, you might have noticed the faintest hint of a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

share, Alessia had every intention of keeping it. Who knew what the future would bring? If things ever took

the difference.

pulled away, and Alessia glanced

reminded her of a golden retriever–sitting patiently, leash in its mouth, waiting for someone to take it home.

reached out her hand, and Cole’s fingers instantly closed around hers. Their

go. I’ll drive

unlocked the car, he

behind the wheel. When she turned to check on him, Cole was already dozing off,

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no snoring,

for him. In the next moment, something soft brushed the top of her head–a kiss against

the car, Cole mumbled

here,” Alessia whispered, ruffling his hair

it felt

time Cole had snuck a sip of Parrish’s whiskey when no one was looking. At dinner, his face was beet red, and Parrish