A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 350

You could tell at a glance–these were kids from wealthy families. They looked polished, accomplished, and even knew how to behave themselves, which was a rare sight these days and definitely not what you usually see on TV.

“Lessie, you and Cole should head back and get some rest. I’ll go with my brother to sort this out.” Zachary came over, ruffling Alessia’s hair with a gentle, protective touch.

“I’m fine, really.” Alessia realized Zachary had misunderstood, but it was hard to explain in front of everyone.

“Alright, then later I’ll get you a little cake and drop it off outside your dorm.”

Seeing the situation, Alessia just let it go. She figured she’d explain later when things had calmed down.

“Call me when you’re done with the recording, okay?”

“Got it.”

“Cole, I’m counting on you to look after Lessie,” Ethan added, and Cole nodded in agreement.

The police officer led the way, with Ethan and Zachary following close behind. Carlson shot his little brother a glare that said he’d had enough, then pushed Chester along after the others.

Suddenly, a sharp cry broke the tension. “Ah!” Queenie’s voice made everyone look her way. A phone lay on the ground, screen–side up, the glass spiderwebbed with cracks. The woman standing next to it stared at her husband, wide–eyed with panic.

“It wasn’t… I didn’t…” She backed away a step, words stumbling.

Queenie crouched down, picked up the phone, and let out a sigh, her voice tinged with regret. “The screen’s shattered. I didn’t even have a screen protector on.”

“It’s just a screen. Shouldn’t cost more than a couple hundred to replace. I’ll pay for it,” the woman said, already reaching into her purse.

“A couple hundred?” Queenie straightened up, her tone calm but cool. “This is a custom model. A new screen will probably run more like two or three thousand.”

“Two or three thousand? Are you kidding me? Besides, you were the one who walked right into me–how is this my fault?” The woman’s face darkened and she

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stopped rummaging for cash.

“If you think I’m scamming you, we can just take it to the store and have them check. They don’t even sell this model locally–it has to get shipped back to the original manufacturer. I’ll even cover the international shipping myself. Just settle the repair bill, or do you want me to send the invoice to your home address?”

Chester, clearly unsettled, hurried to his wife’s side. “What did you do now?”

“I was just trying to catch up with you! How was I supposed to know this girl would step out like that?” The woman was stuck–she couldn’t explain herself, but she couldn’t deny it either.

“Enough. Just stop talking! Haven’t you caused enough trouble already?” Carlson pressed a hand to his forehead, veins throbbing at his temple.

“I’m sorry, I’ll pay. Just send the invoice to this address and I’ll have someone handle it, alright?” The man handed over his business card.

Queenie took it, but shook her head. “But she’s the one who knocked into me. I just want her to pay. Actions have consequences, don’t they?”

“Don’t push your luck. We’re offering to pay–how do we know you’re not running a scam?” the woman snapped, shoving Carlson aside and launching into a tirade at Queenie.

Carlson looked like he wanted to disappear on the spot.

“The security cameras caught everything. It was you who knocked my phone out of my hand, not the other way around.” Queenie’s voice was steady, and she pointed up. Sure enough, a camera was aimed right at them.

“You little brat, are you trying to set me up?” The woman’s hand shot out, ready to shove Queenie.

In the next instant, Queenie collapsed to the ground.

The whole scene erupted in chaos. Alessia and Stella rushed over, just in time to

catch her before she hit the floor.

“What are you doing? I didn’t touch her! She fell by herself!” The woman was panicking now, hands raised in protest, desperate to clear her name.

“She has a heart condition! If something happens to her, you’ll answer for it!”

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