BuzzNovelFortune watched Alessia’s calm, unruffled demeanor, and couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. Still,
everything was unfolding exactly according to his plan.
“My clothes got dirty, so | took them off and asked the staff to bringsomething clean,” he said, sticking to
the story he'd prepared as he explained to Alessia, even as his mind drifted elsewhere.
Alessia nodded. “The attendant said the restroom upstairs was out of order, so she gavea room key.”
Fortune feigned understanding. “Ah, right. | reserved this entire floor for tonight. Must have been a mix-up with
the staff-they probably handed you the wrong key.”
Alessia didn’t bother with small talk. She didn’t tease him with, “Looks like Mr. Thorne is ready to rule the Thorne
family empire-spending big, | see.”
Her composure was unexpected, and Fortune found himself a little surprised, but he played along.
“I could never compare to you, Miss Morton. I'm just riding on the family’s coattails. You, on the other hand-so
young, and already running several successful companies. My father’s always going on about you, says he
wishes | had half your talent.”
Alessia simply smiled and dropped into a chair beside the TV stand, not offering a response.
“I hear sof the oldest firms are eager to partner with you. The Thorne Group may need to rely on Miss
Morton's guidance in the future.”
“If the Thorne family plans to do honest business, there'll be plenty of opportunities for us to work together,”
Alessia replied coolly.
Something in her tone made Fortune's face darken. “What's that supposed to mean, Miss Morton?”
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“I was about to ask you the sthing, Mr. Thorne. What's this little
charade for?”
It was clear from Alessia’s posture and tone that Fortune could drop the act; there was no point pretending any
longer.
“When did you figure it out? Was it Joyce who tipped you off?” he asked, sitting down on the bed, half-leaning
against the headboard.
The covers were rumpled, the soft yellow glow of the lamp cast across the room, but there was nothing remotely
intimate in the air.
“Wasn't it obvious?” Alessia said. “Even if | hadn't asked to use the
restroom, you would've found another way to getup here, right?”
“Miss Morton, you really are sharp.” Fortune offered her a slow clap.
She'd hit the nail on the head. The plan had been for the champagne to spill on Alessia, but when something
went awry, he'd simply improvised. The details didn’t matter-as long as he got what he wanted in the end.
“I have to admit, your courage is impressive-walking straight into the lion's den. No wonder you have so many
powerful people on your side.”
“So, what's your endgame?” Alessia rested her hands on her knees, her voice steady, almost casual, as if she
were the one in control.
“It's simple. I'm about to take over the Thorne Group, but a few of my relatives are...less than enthusiastic.
Here's my proposal: we work together. You helpsecure my place as heir, and I'll merge my entertainment
company with your A&C Entertainment. It’s a win-win-what do you say?”
“Mr. Thorne, you certainly have an appetite. Eyeing A&C Entertainment as well?” Alessia’s smile was edged with
irony.
“I know you built A&C Entertainment with backing from Cole and the Whitley Group. You two grew up together,
everyone says your bond is unbreakable-but has he ever offered you a share in his company? He's been running
the Whitley Group for years, but you're still on the outside. If you ask me, he’s just keeping you at arm's length-
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