A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 110

As much as Cole disliked the thought of someone else thinking about Alessia, he never tried to interfere with her circle of friends. No matter what she did, he would always be her unwavering supporter. The downside, of course, was that his own little pangs of jealousy had to be tucked away out of sight.

“Should I come pick you up?” he asked.

“No need. Eddie’s coming by to get me tomorrow.”

“Oh.” At that, Cole’s mood visibly dropped.

Alessia, of course, noticed his shift right away, but only let out a soft chuckle.

“What’s so funny? Already looking forward to seeing him tomorrow?” Cole’s words weren’t sharp, but they were tinged with hurt, and his jealousy was nearly palpable.

“Yeah, maybe we’ll go to the amusement park. Grab something to eat together. You know, it’s been nearly six months since we last saw each other. But he always sends me postcards and little gifts, no matter where he goes…”

“I bring you things when I travel for work, too! It’s just–this time was special, and I haven’t found the right thing yet!” The light turned red, and Cole hit the brakes, fixing his eyes on Alessia, his expression earnest.

Alessia found his reaction adorable. She reached over, cupped his face in her hands, and gave it a gentle shake, her smile bright.

“I know, I know,” she said, trying to reassure him.

knew. She

you help me find a house? Nothing too big, just enough

making things hard for yourself? You’ve hardly had it rough, but you always

concern.

had known Cole since she was five and he was six; by now, there was little about each other’s lives or habits that wasn’t

not

the neighborhood pub was opening for

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window at the scene below, where Stella was chatting with

nodded at him–her expression wasn’t exactly cold,

tonight’s gig payment to your card. Just double–check and

scribbled his signature–quick, a little wild, but not messy;

going to miss you,” Stella

words made Liam’s hand pause for a split second, but he quickly recovered, so Stella, ever the easygoing

there’s just something missing, you know?” She rubbed her chin, frowning