A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“I honestly thought you’d be the first to cave, but look at that–Justin beat you to it.”

“There’s plenty of time ahead. No need to rush things with him.”

Cole’s bravado, of course, didn’t escape Justin’s notice.

“Are you sure Alessia didn’t turn you down and now you’re just making

excuses?” Justin seized the rare chance to tease Cole and wasn’t about to let it slip by.

Finally giving his hair and tie a break, Justin squeezed himself onto the

couch beside them.

Cole just rolled his eyes. “Lessie’s still young. It makes sense she doesn’t want to be tied down by marriage right now. Besides, it’s not like either of us is going to be with anyone else, so what’s the rush?”

“Yeah, yeah, the two of you bicker like an old married couple anyway. Only thing left is to make it official.”

Cole knew Justin was just goading him and didn’t bother arguing. Instead, he gave Justin a swift kick.

Justin dodged, brushing off his pants and smoothing out any invisible wrinkles. “Hey, easy! I have to look perfect for my Little Star.”

The three of them exchanged glances, the same look of exasperation on all their faces, and instinctively edged away from Justin.

the bride’s side were each noisy in their own way, chaos

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had reserved the entire route for the wedding procession, making sure nothing would get in their way. A dozen limited–edition sports cars lined up

sat in the backseat,

on an olive for good luck.”

something to nibble on,

your turn, you’ll probably be even more nervous

just smiled and kept

smoothly, not a

I get to bring home my bride today is all up to you!”

chorus of cheers and laughter from the group–everyone

“Let’s do this!”

But before they could even reach the front door, Stella’s cousins–serving as the first line of defense–stepped up

tussled, and more than one groomsman was forced to

was distracted by the spectacle, Cole and a few others grabbed

what was