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

quick gesture and headed downstairs, while Alessia stayed in the private booth, watching the

below.

a few nearby customers, as she walked

insists Liam come down to have a drink with

order the most expensive bottle in

frowned. “Didn’t you tell her we don’t offer that kind of

listen. We tried to ask her to leave, but as soon as we touched her arm she

but a creepy woman? That’s a first. Alright, you all go back and calm the guests–give discounts

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

It’s just a bar! Bring him down here! Money’s not a problem. He can sing whatever he wants, as