A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 450

Inside the bedroom, Queenie was the first to spot the envelopes and snatched one up.

She tore it open–inside was a debit card. She checked the other two:

both were cards as well.

“Mr. Keane, this is hardly generous,” she called out. “A few cards? For all we know, there could be just a penny on each!”

“Oh, come on, ladies! Every card has at least ten grand on it. Not much, but enough for each of you to treat yourselves to a new bag. What do you say?”

As soon as Justin finished, Cole slipped a few more envelopes under the door.

“He’s right, it’s not like we could cram thick wads of cash through the door. But if you’d prefer cash, just crack the door open a bit and we’ll pass some through!”

Inside, the four women exchanged glances. “Well, that’s not impossible,” one of them replied. “But you’ll have to answer a few questions first. Get them right, and we’ll let you in. But Stella’s answers are the only right ones–agreed?”

“No problem, no problem!” the men chorused.

“But!” Alessia cut in.

“Before each question, you have to do ten push–ups. We moved the hallway camera into the room–we’re watching everything, so don’t you dare try to cheat!”

“Come on, we’re all about integrity here, right Cole?” Justin elbowed Cole playfully.

“Lessie, I didn’t even sleep last night,” Cole whined, putting on his most pitiful face, making Alessia’s lips twitch with arnusement.

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“Foul! Yellow card!” Penny knocked on the door, while Queenie clamped her hands over Alessia’s ears.

Alessia, barely containing her laughter, made a zipping motion across her. lips, pledging silent allegiance to her sisters.

Stella, all smiles, sat back and watched her friends valiantly “defend” her. Suddenly, she thought that maybe having a wedding wasn’t such a bad idea after all.

The guys outside realized their tricks weren’t working, so they lined up obediently, each settling into position for their push–up turn.

As soon as the first one finished, Justin knocked on the door.

“First question: How tall is Stella?”

“One sixty–seven!” Justin shot back without hesitation.

“Very good. Next question.”

The second man started his push–ups. The hallway grew quiet–curious relatives and kids had gathered to watch the fun.

“When is Stella’s birthday?”

“August eighth!” Justin shouted, earning a round of applause from the “hype squad” gathered nearby after every correct answer.

Soon, they reached question nine.

Cole breezed through his ten push–ups.

“Ninth question!” Alessia’s voice came from behind the door. Everyone held their breath, waiting.

“What is Stella’s wish?“/

“To own a sprawling vineyard, open a cozy little wine bar, and live happily and healthily with her family, friends, and the love of her life.”

Stella nodded, a radiant smile on her face.

“Last question: Has Stella’s wish come true?”

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At the sound of Stella’s voice, Justin froze. His eyes grew red, tears welling up unexpectedly.

It hit him—just how deeply he longed to marry the woman inside that

room.

From the day she was born, he’d been there for every milestone. And ever since he could remember, Stella had always been in his life.

Cole and Alessia were a perfect match, but so were he and Stella.

“It has,” Justin said, his voice soft but clear enough for everyone to hear.

The whole crowd fell silent. Even the rowdy children were hushed by their

parents.

“I will love you forever–past, present, and future. I love you, Stella!”

Those last five words, Justin shouted with everything he had.