A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

After everything that had just happened, Dale Reeves was likely reevaluating the world around him.

With the matter finally resolved, Dale invited Alessia and her group upstairs to the conference room.

“Let me introduce myself properly–Dale Reeves,” he said, extending a hand.

“Alessia.”

“Cole.”

Each shook his hand in turn.

“Are you the one who makes the decisions?” Dale asked, studying Alessia. “You seem pretty young.”

“If it’s about the exhibition, yes, that’s my call.”

“No, actually, there’s something else.” Dale’s tone grew serious. Ivan, who was at the center of all this, seemed to be the only one in the room unsure of what was being discussed.

“I’ve opened a creative arts center for children back in France. If Ivan is willing, I’d like to offer him a place there. I’ll cover his tuition and all living expenses.”

afraid Ivan might

him, puzzled, but didn’t pull

a hand atop Ivan’s head and calmly translated

him.

when she finished, Ivan didn’t look even a

sorry, but… I don’t want to go.” Ivan’s voice was quiet, his fingers fidgeting, but there was a resolute strength in the way

translated his reply and Dale looked

could create even more powerful, inspiring work. I’ve seen your portfolio–each piece tells its own story. I’ve met countless children and

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opinions, relaying Dale’s

I love it even more because of the people around me. They’ve shown me that art doesn’t have to be something heavy or

he put his feelings into words, one careful

time.

at him in surprise; he’d never expected the usually withdrawn Ivan

it, okay?