A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“Let’s go.”

“Do your best tonight!” The three of them watched as she hurried off.

Watching Joyce dash away, her skirt fluttering with every step, all three felt a surge of pride, like doting mothers watching their child chase after a dream.

“See? Joyce is always the cutest when she gives it her all,” Esme sighed fondly.

“True, but did you get the feeling she was acting a little strange today?” Mia remarked as she and Esme filed into the dorm room. Only then did Alessia tear her gaze from the hallway and quietly close the door.

“I’m going to run to the corner store–need anything?” Alessia paused at her desk, grabbing her wallet.

“Could you grab me a bottle of water?”

Alessia nodded.

“I’ll send you the money–love you!” Esme blew her an exaggerated kiss as she transferred the payment with a tap on her phone.

Suppressing a laugh, Alessia accepted the money under Esme’s watchful eye and headed out.

Meanwhile, Joyce rounded the corner and nearly collided with someone. Luckily, the other person reacted quickly, steadying her before she could lose her balance.

“Sorry! Thank you,” Joyce mumbled, head down, about to rush off. But the stranger caught her wrist.

“Joyce?”

surprise. “Fortune? What are you doing

is you! You look so different tonight–I

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Chapter 422

if it weren’t for your voice.” Fortune scratched his head, looking as

helped me pick this

get one but couldn’t. If I remember correctly, this one goes for… what, three hundred grand? Alessia must

her dress, but when she looked up,

it to me. Told me

Fortune off, as

get going–see you later!” Joyce waved and ran off toward

you later.” Fortune watched

the friendly smile vanished

face.

than I

handkerchief from his pocket, wiped his hand, and tossed it

halls until she ducked into the nearest restroom. Only

down at the dress, Fortune’s words

Knock knock, knock knock…

rhythmic knocking

that