A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 128

Chapter 128

“What’s this? Playing the knight in shining armor now?” The blond kid reached out, aiming to sling an arm around Alessia’s shoulders, but she blocked him with her umbrella, casual as could be.

“Knight, my ass. I just can’t fucking stand you.” The boy–barely older than ten, thin and wiry from years of going hungry–stood his ground against the two teens towering over him, his defiance undiminished.

Words were pointless now. Six’s gaze darted around. He grabbed a stick from beside the trash can, flipping it in his hand, testing the weight.

“Landon, that kid’s nuts. Let’s ditch it,” Blondie whispered, nerves getting the better of him.

Unlike them, Six had no one to rely on, nothing to lose. He fought hard, always had. Anyone who messed with him never got off easy, and after a while, people in the neighborhood learned to keep their distance–maybe toss an insult, but never push it further.

“What are you, scared? You think two guys can’t handle one scrawny kid? If word gets out, I’ll be a laughingstock!” Landon sneered, shoving Blondie with open

contempt.

“But he-”

off, impatient. “Watch

and backed up, blocking the exit

stick straight for Landon’s shoulder. Landon, taller and

threw, ducking and weaving, forcing Landon to curse under his breath, frustration mounting. Finally, Landon

“Ah!”

hitting just the right spot to

spun around to face Alessia, but Six leapt at

into a headlock.

over here and help!” Landon roared. Blondie scrambled forward,

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hooked his ankle with her umbrella,

Landon snapped. One hand pulled desperately at Six’s

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