A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Cole stopped in his tracks and gave Justin a once–over, his gaze lingering long enough to make Justin squirm.

“What are you staring at?”

“If Stella was just faking those tears, are you really going to let her off the hock?

Justin arched an eyebrow, then made a zipping–his–mouth gesture.

Let it go? Not a chance! Whether her tears were real or not, as far as he was concerned, Stella had cried, which meant she was hurt. Why should he just let it

slide?

The group moved on, eating and drinking as if nothing had happened, shrugging off the earlier drama. Meanwhile, at the police station, it wasn’t until dusk that everyone finally emerged.

Almost as if on cue, Alessia’s call came through the moment they stepped outside.

Ethan Morton excused himself to Zachary and stepped into a quiet corner to take

the call.

Meanwhile, Carlson ushered the couple over to where Xander and Zachary were

waiting.

you waiting for?

firm smack on the back of the head–hard enough

have tried to take advantage of you,” Chester muttered, then tugged his wife forward so they could both give a

their gesture

rubbing the back of his neck. “They barely finished school, always looking for shortcuts. I’ll make sure to set them straight when we get home. And Mr. Dawson, it’s a long

replied coolly. “Let’s keep things simple

better than to keep

late. I’ll head out, unless

Chapter 352

need, I drove here,” Ethan said, hanging up his

I’ll leave you all

the elderly patient and things seemed stable, he still felt obligated to check in.

you waiting for? Get in the car!” Carlson barked at the couple,

and his wife shrank under his glare and climbed

out a long breath and felt some of the tension leave his

Lessie

Her dorm will be locking up soon,