A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 444

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.

“What can I say? This is what happens when you have a dramatic best friend. Darling girlfriend, could you maybe go easy on me later?”

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Cole’s voice was playful, half–pleading.

“No chance, darling boyfriend,” Alessia shot back, matching his tone.

Cole pouted, looking adorably put out. Alessia couldn’t help but laugh softly and pressed a kiss to the back of his hand.

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

And for this whirlwind, they had Stella’s impatience to thank.

Stella’s college graduation was set for the day after tomorrow. Determined to have both her diploma and marriage certificate in hand at once, she’d insisted on moving the wedding up by a full month.

Justin had no choice but to indulge her–even though it meant scrapping the original plan for a French 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 friends–had to scramble overnight to arrange a new venue and get everything ready.

Stella wasn’t unreasonable, though. To her, as long as she and Justin had their marriage certificate, the rest didn’t matter. The wedding could wait, and she’d gladly make up for it later.

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Of course, Justin had put his foot down on that idea.

Even with the upheaval, he had no intention of letting things turn out half–heartedly. Determined to make it perfect, Justin spent his nights designing a new ceremony and overseeing every detail, dragging Cole and the rest in as extra hands.

Friends might complain, but when it came down to it, they worked harder than anyone.

For a week straight, the whole group had been running around, pouring their hearts into Stella and Justin’s wedding. Meanwhile, Miss Laine herself was blissfully distracted, coaxed by Alessia and Queenie into focusing only on what she’d post on social media afterward.

“Jealous?” Cole asked quietly.

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“We’re moving at our own pace,” Alessia replied, lips curving in a soft smile, her eyes free of envy.

Cole didn’t answer, just ruffled her hair affectionately. He understood Alessia still had her own journey ahead–and he wasn’t about to rush her into anything.

They had all the time in the world, and he knew they’d never drift apart.

That much was certain. It didn’t need to be said.