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.

In its place was a cold, unapproachable indifference that warned strangers to keep

look. Stella made a quick gesture and headed downstairs, while Alessia stayed in

below.

after calming a few nearby customers, as she walked over to the

now insists Liam come down to have a drink with

the most expensive bottle in

you tell her we don’t offer

did, but she wouldn’t listen. We tried to ask her to leave, but as soon as we touched her arm she started filming

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 comps if you

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her fingers and tilting her head with a look of excitement, he thought better

here! Money’s not a problem. He can sing whatever he wants, as long as he