A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 278

Chapter 278

The internet was still abuzz with chatter, but the comments had taken a positive turn, and the discussion was drifting further off–topic with each passing hour.

Early the next morning, York and Ivan ran to Alessia’s bedroom, clutching their phones. They knocked several times before Alessia finally answered, letting them.

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“What is it now, you little troublemakers?” Alessia sat up in bed, running her fingers through her hair. She’d been up half the night helping them with that video, though thankfully, she’d already recorded most of the material beforehand and hadn’t lost too much sleep.

Ever since she’d started plotting against the Chase family, Alessia had been preparing for something like this. She’d just been waiting for the right moment to release everything, and with the kids volunteering to help, it was all the better.

“Alessia, look! So many people watched the video!” York climbed onto the bed and handed her his phone. Ivan, eyes shining, squeezed in on her other side until Alessia was wedged between them.

“That’s great, isn’t it? Remember to call Eddie later and check in on him–he’ll be thrilled.”

“He already called us this morning, didn’t he?” York looked over at Ivan, who nodded, a smile replacing yesterday’s anxious look.

“Eddie said he knew it was us. He thanked us for believing in him. He’s really busy right now and can’t meet up, but when things settle down, he promised to take us

out.”

Alessia ruffled their hair affectionately. “You two did a good job this time. Just remember, you can’t always believe every rumor you hear. You have to think for yourselves and trust your own judgment. Follow your heart, okay?”

They both nodded. The two of them were sharper than most kids their age; she only had to say it once for them to understand.

“All right, off you go. And don’t forget to check on your big brother.”

Ivan nodded, suddenly remembering their long–neglected eldest sibling.

But Ethan barely had a moment to himself these days–he didn’t even have time to answer his phone. Ever since he’d taken on this case, every time he showed his

‘ace in public, he was hounded by photographers and reporters. Some even chased

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him down for interviews, making it nearly impossible to get anything done or even move around town without hassle.

He still had to organize the verdict from the first trial and prepare for the appeal, working late into the night before catching a few hours of restless sleep.

Now that his name was making headlines, new cases were pouring in, and TV shows were inviting him on as a guest legal expert. He had visibly lost weight, and exhaustion was etched into his face.

“Are you done for now?” Calvert tapped gently on the glass door, silently checking in.

Ethan had just finished an online interview and nodded. Calvert stepped in, setting a cup of coffee on the desk.

“Tired?” he asked.

“Thank you, sir.” Ethan took the coffee and gulped it down, finally feeling a bit more alive. He stretched his stiff muscles, planning to take a five–minute break before diving back in.

“This case has everyone watching,” Calvert said. “It’s been years since we’ve seen something this big, and there are so many tangled threads. Once it’s all over, I’ll give you a month off. You need to rest and recharge.”

“Let’s talk about time off later, sir,” Ethan replied, pushing the paperwork toward him. “Could you look at this section? I think citing this statute fits our argument better. The other one works, but it complicates things unnecessarily…”

Calvert watched Ethan, pride softening his features. He’d been through all of this himself, years ago. Young people today moved too fast, always chasing shortcuts or quick rewards, but Ethan was different. He had a strong moral compass and was willing to put in the hard work, step by step.

Calvert was nearing retirement, but with Ethan as his successor, he felt at ease.

Life carried on, day after day. Spring passed into summer, and soon, another exam season was upon them.

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