A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 196

“How can she still be that strong? Seriously, how does Alessia do it?”

“Guess evolution decided to leave the rest of us behind–again.”

The parade of students marched in neat formation

across the field. As the next class took their turn, chatter began to ripple through the crowd. Ileana caught every word, her jaw clenched.

It didn’t matter how many times people praised Alessia–it always felt like an insult aimed right at her. Anyone else could outshine her, and she’d grit her teeth and bear it. But Alessia? Absolutely not.

After the opening ceremony, Mr. Lance went over the rules and safety notes, then had everyone settle with their class. Each student was to stay in their section until their event was called, or until it was time to go cheer for their friends.

Ileana, sidelined from all the events by her injured leg, slipped away unnoticed–except by Lucy, who watched her go, silent.

set for tomorrow afternoon. Today was for the standard, less grueling contests. Alessia’s events–high

electric start.

they watched from the sidelines. When she clinched her second gold, they nearly forgot to take pictures, too excited to remember anything else. It

Instead, her gaze went straight to the VIP section, where she waved cheerfully at

eyes shone with pride. Ignoring the puzzled glances from others around him, he lifted his hand and

brothers a little wave. Liam

his photos when he

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The first thing Alessia did after winning

Ethan said with a shrug. “Honestly, when it

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