BuzzNovelBefore Zachary could say a word, Alessia landed a quick kick to Pierce’s shin. It wasn’t hard, but the message
was clear: back off.
Pierce looked wounded, though he hadn't really said anything wrong. Besides, the rivalry between them and
Crestview High was old news-trading jabs when they crossed paths was practically tradition. He couldn't even go
buy breakfast without getting mocked by someone from Crestview.
Annoyed but unable to protest, Pierce sulked in silence, his face full of complaint.
“This is my second brother,” Alessia announced.
Pierce’s eyes went wide as he glanced between the two of them. “Wait... so it’s
true?”
Alessia ignored him and turned to Zachary instead. “I'm heading in.”
“Alright, Ill wait for you at the gate after school. No rush-take your time,” Zachary replied.
She nodded and shot Pierce a look, then the two of them made their way toward the school. The crowd
dispersed; the morning buzz faded as everyone drifted back
to their routines.
As soon as they stepped onto campus, Pierce couldn't hold it in any longer.
“So that whole family reunion thing was real?”
“You got an invitation too?”
“Not exactly. | just happened to spot a stack of invitations when the butler was sorting them yesterday. But |
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdon’t even know lleana-I figured it must be sdistant branch of the Tate family from the middle of nowhere,
so | didn’t bother. When | saw everyone chatting about it online this morning, | wanted to ask you-what’s going
on?”
“What do you think?” Alessia grinned, not a hint of sadness on her face. “The real deal’s back. Tfor the
imposter to step aside.”
“Hey, that’s not-"
“Alessia-no, wait, Alessia!” A girl cstriding over, cutting Pierce off mid-sentence.
Alessia waved in greeting. “News travels fast, huh?”
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“In this crowd? One family sneezes, and the whole town catches a cold. Penny Sullivan bumped fists with her.
“Don’t forget to givethat dress after school.
“I'm being kicked out and you're still worried about clothes?” Alessia looked exasperated. “Since when were you
this obsessed with money?”
Penny gave her a look that said, You can’t be serious.
“So you're not staying with the Tates-big deal. It's not like you're starving. Besides, isn’t now the tto make
scash? The money you get selling your stuff goes straight into your pocket. Should | pity you? Please, pity
his lips in a hurry.
“Alright, alright. | knew you'd ask, so | set aside one just like it. Ill leave it in your locker later.”
“Did you look at the design sketches | sent?”
“The modern cheongsam-style dress is nice. I'll send you my notes on the other designs tonight.”
Penny nodded and left without another word, slipping away as if they were just classmates who barely knew
each other and had exchanged greetings out of
necessity.
Pierce smirked. “So you two are just
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Pierce tossed his red hair with mock swagger. “International level, baby.”
She burst out laughing and clapped
him on the shouldes “C6. ih
not risking(@ Mary slip for your sake.”
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