With the two of them sorted, Stella dusted off her hands and tossed the rope into a nearby basket.
“I’ll cover today’s expenses. The rest is up to you.”
Stella didn’t reply. Instead, she curled her hand into a fist and bumped it lightly against Alessia’s. They didn’t need words–their understanding ran deep.
Aside from a handful of close friends, no one knew that Alessia was the true investor behind the bar. Outsiders all assumed it was just a little project her family had set up for her, a way to practice for when she’d eventually inherit the family fortune.
But Stella could swear on her life that the Laines hadn’t put a single cent into this place.
It wasn’t that the Laines refused to help; Alessia was just stubborn. She wanted to prove–if only to herself–that she wasn’t some spoiled heiress who could only live off her family’s money. No one could control her destiny.
“We’re heading out,” Alessia said.
“Alright, see you when classes start.” Stella shot a quick glance at Liam trailing behind Alessia, understanding the siblings needed some time alone. She didn’t
linger.
With a casual wave, the siblings stepped out of the bar. Neither spoke. Liam, guitar slung across his back, walked silently beside her, his face clouded as if weighed down by thoughts he couldn’t share.
to the end of the alley before Liam finally stopped. “Tonight was my fault. I’ll pay you back for the
him off, not waiting for a response before ducking into the convenience store across the street. The rest of Liam’s words died in his throat,
Liam grabbed a cheap popsicle for himself. He paid without protest, while Alessia stepped
only a few steps for him to catch
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you the money for the ice
Besides, it’s only right for a
ice cream. Don’t be
almost careless–a stark contrast to Liam’s bristling defensiveness. It was as if none of
wasn’t stupid. He realized she was throwing his earlier offer to repay the damages right back at
He tried to reason with her, but Alessia was never one
should I transfer you the money, then?” She looked at him, all innocence, but Liam knew if she really did it, whatever fragile bond they had would probably
what
about a new live singer they hired–apparently brought in a lot of
owner go way
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