A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 32

Stella’s offhand remark was perfectly in character. Alessia had grown used to it and was just about to chime in when Liam tapped the microphone, drawing everyone’s

attention to him.

Alessia glanced his way. Liam’s gaze was lowered as he gently strummed the guitar strings. She couldn’t see his expression, but somehow, a softness seemed to radiate from him–so different from the rebellious air he’d had when they first met.

Liam’s voice was low and rich, and his relaxed, almost careless posture paired with the mellow love song gave the impression he was murmuring to a lover. The bar gradually quieted, save for the occasional hushed conversation.

Beautiful things have a way of captivating people, whether it’s a voice or a face. Some know how to admire from a distance, while others can’t resist taking what they like for themselves.

He’d only finished two songs when a commotion broke out below. The gentle music was abruptly cut off, and several patrons started grumbling, while the

troublemaker gestured wildly and shouted. Liam, as if none of it concerned him, sat quietly with his guitar in hand, not even bothering to look up.

shown while singing. In its place was a cold, unapproachable indifference

Stella made a quick gesture and headed downstairs, while Alessia stayed in the private

below.

a few nearby

insists Liam come down to have a

bottle in the place if he

we don’t offer that

to ask her to leave, but as soon as we touched her arm she started filming us on

help but laugh. “I’ve heard of creepy guys, but a creepy woman? That’s a first. Alright, you all go back and calm the guests–give discounts or

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bartender looked like he wanted to say more, but when he saw Stella counting on her fingers and tilting her head with a look of excitement, he thought

special about this place? It’s just a bar! Bring him down here! Money’s not a problem. He can sing whatever he wants, as long as he sings for me. I’ll treat him to the best food and drink money can buy!” the