A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316

“So, what’s your next move? I already know your plan–my brother filled me in.”

Max had just come from the other side of the estate, and naturally ran into Ethan. He didn’t mind that Ethan had taken it upon himself to tell Alessia everything; sooner or later, she’d have found out.

The kid wasn’t exactly clueless either. Max suspected that the last time she’d bumped into the three of them at the restaurant, she’d already pieced most of it together.

“I’m going to acquire Tate Holdings. After that, there’ll be no more Tate Holdings. As for the two of them, I’ll make sure they’re taken care of for the rest of their lives. If they want to travel, or settle down somewhere, that’s up to them.”

He’d been planning this since the day he left the country. Together with Bacchus Linden, he’d started a company. Thanks to a bit of luck and Bacchus’s connections, their business had grown rapidly. Just before returning home, they shifted the company’s focus back to their own country.

He’d played his part in Tate Holdings‘ downfall. His plan was simple: hollow out the company from within, then have his own business absorb all of Tate Holdings‘ assets. That way, the real power would finally rest in his hands.

When the merger was complete, he’d finally be free of the chains the Tate family had locked around him. Their lives would no longer be manipulated like chess pieces, forced into place with no room for resistance.

He glanced at Alessia. Pity, really. The lucky little fox had managed to break away, leaving them all behind and walking off without a care in the world.

“What about York?”

“I’m not leaving!” The second York heard his name, he clung to Alessia’s jacket, eyeing Max warily.

Max smirked. “The Tate family sure breeds their share of little rebels, don’t they?”

York didn’t argue. He just pressed himself against Alessia like a cub guarding its food, eyes never leaving Max, as if he’d be whisked away overseas the moment he

blinked,

“If you want to stay, then stay.” Max looked at the wall in front of him. From the side, he resembled Yvonne somewhat–not in a feminine way, but with a certain steely determination.

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“What?” York looked stunned, as if he’d misheard.

“Or do you want to leave after all?”

“No, I’m staying! I’m definitely staying!” In his childish excitement, York let go of Alessia and latched onto Max’s arm, eyes shining as he stared up at him.

“Are you serious, bro? I can really stay?”

“Now you remember to call me ‘bro, huh?” Max replied, poker–faced, and flicked York’s forehead.

York yelped, but since he needed to stay on Max’s good side, he just forced a grin and kept quiet, not daring to complain.

Alessia chuckled at his antics and ruffled his hair.

“Let’s just keep him around. Might be fun,” she said lightly. Whether Max truly found it amusing, only he would know.

Everything else went smoothly. Under Xander’s care, Scott gradually recovered. After a month of rest, he and Yvonne left for a peaceful retreat at a countryside estate abroad.

York stayed behind, though he’d spend holidays at the estate.

Max sorted out the mess at Tate Holdings, and after all the legal paperwork was done, he and Bacchus officially took over the company’s business.

Meanwhile, things were going well for the Morton family too. Brendan’s company quickly gained traction, and with Liam as the face of the brand, they drew in plenty of curious customers. Their restaurant soon became the latest hotspot, famous for its great food and lively atmosphere.

The others all worked hard in their own fields. Alessia and Ivan, who had the least to do, were tasked with overseeing the renovations at Morton Manor.

As for Ileana, she sat huddled in the corner of her cell, hair brittle and face gaunt, eyes as vacant as a broken doll’s.

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