A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“Ahem, ahem.” Joyce cleared her throat softly, cheeks tinged pink as she glanced at the two still tangled together.

It was only then that Alessia remembered Joyce was even in the room.

Not that it fazed her–unlike Joyce, Alessia wasn’t so easily embarrassed. She slid calmly out of Cole’s arms, smoothing her hair.

“How’s it looking upstairs?”

“The police are already on the case. They’re escorting everyone to the station for questioning, and I’m guessing it won’t be long before they sweep this area too,” Joyce reported, keeping her voice low…

“You… You’ve been playing me from the start?”

Fortune’s jaw clenched so hard his teeth nearly cracked. Pain radiated from his arm, draining the fight out of him. He lay sprawled on the floor, writhing like some pathetic parasite.

“That’s right. From the very beginning.” Alessia’s gaze was icy as she stared down at him, drawing out her words for emphasis.

“Joyce, you!” Fortune tried to bark out more, but Alessia pressed her heel

hard into his back.

out of

success–to look fierce. “Why would I betray the friend who’s looked out for me since our first day at college, just for some manipulative, gaslighting cheater who

tried to glare, but her gentle nature softened even the sternest pose. No matter how she tried, she just looked sweet and easy to

ruffling Joyce’s

knew it was my party from the start?” Fortune croaked, his face mottled red

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small, self–assured smile curving her lips–a look

the strings. If anything, he’d played right into their hands, making it easier

began, you had to go back to the moment after Joyce finished her

to leave after dropping Joyce off and doing a

always pushing forward with her goals. It was rare to see

the

designer makeup you want, wear whatever labels you like, but you still reek of desperation. Don’t get dazzled by bright

I never knew Miss Rivers had a nose that sharp–able to sniff out desperation from

to respond. Alessia’s