A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Everyone walked their own chosen path, carving out a life that belonged to them alone. Youth seemed to last just a few fleeting years, yet for them, it never truly faded.

Now that everything had settled down, Alessia was content to slip quietly into the background, leaving the company in the capable hands of her trusted deputies. For the first time, she was ready to do something bold–something she’d never experienced before.

But before that, there was something even more important to handle.

“Let’s go,” Cole called, already waiting outside the dorm.

Alessia dove into his arms, and Cole pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. The two of them clung to each other for a while–reluctant to let go–before finally climbing into the car and heading to their destination.

“We’re stopping by A&P for the dress fitting first, then straight to the Laines?” Alessia asked, buckling her seatbelt.

“That’s right. Penny Sullivan wants to make some final adjustments to your dress. Queenie Windsor did her fitting this morning, but she’s making a detour to the studio to pick up the jewelry you’ll both wear. The makeup crew’s already at the Laines, putting the finishing touches on Stella’s look. I’ll drop you off there. Once you’re done with makeup and ready in your dress, try to get some rest. According to Justin Keane, we’ll be leaving the Keane estate around five in the morning.”

“So you’re not going to get any sleep at all?” Alessia’s concern for her boyfriend was obvious, but with her best friend’s wedding coming up, she could only let Cole make that sacrifice,

Clearly, Cole felt the same way.

you have a dramatic best friend. Darling girlfriend, could you maybe go easy on

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was

darling boyfriend,” Alessia shot back, matching

put out. Alessia couldn’t help but laugh softly and pressed a kiss to the back of his

tight, but everything was falling into place. After all, most problems could be solved with a

they

college graduation was set for the day after tomorrow. Determined to have both her diploma and marriage certificate in

manor wedding. Thankfully, the estate was family property, so canceling wasn’t a big deal. Still, it meant Cole and Alessia–like all the other unfortunate

Justin had their marriage certificate, the rest didn’t matter. The wedding could wait, and

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course, Justin had put his foot down

he had no intention of letting things turn out half–heartedly. Determined to make it perfect, Justin spent his nights designing a new ceremony

but when it came down