A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

As soon as the scan results came out, Alessia took a look. The injury wasn’t too serious, but for York–who’d grown up pampered and sheltered—this was going to be a tough stretch.

Max just nodded, saying nothing.

“What are you planning to do about it?”

Knowing Max, he wouldn’t just let this slide.

“He likes being number one, doesn’t he? Let’s tally up how many times he’s managed that.”

The elevator doors slid open. Max strode out first, Alessia arching a brow but keeping her thoughts to herself about his approach.

“Max…” York called out when he spotted his brother, a twinge of guilt in his voice. The three boys who had been bickering earlier now stood quietly in place.

“Now you remember I’m your brother?” Max tipped York’s chin up, turning his face from side to side. “At least you had the sense to shield yourself a little.”

“Will I have a scar?” York, always a bit vain, wasn’t worried about his leg–he was far more concerned about the scrapes on his face leaving a

mark.

Alessia let out a short laugh. “Relax. I’ll give you some ointment later. You’re young, but already obsessed with your looks.”

“Alessia…”

she spoke, Ivan shuffled over and tugged

“What’s up?”

York’s place

Ivan said this, York glanced away, but his

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interest.

“What’s brought this on?”

me. Now his parents are away, and I want to keep him company. I’ll go home when

wanted me to come to his place, but I said no, so now he wants to

go too,” Zane piped

join in,” York shot

your

kid anymore,” Ivan answered, his eyes lighting up with hòpe and

If they say yes, pack a bag

the housekeeper, having Ivan around would be good company–and maybe help keep

with this?” Alessia checked with York, giving