The name sounded familiar, but that split second of hesitation was enough for the guy to take a step closer.

Alessia frowned, immediately putting some space between them.

“Mind your distance.”

Her tone was firm, leaving no room for argument.

“Hey, we’re all freshmen here. No harm in getting to know each other, right?” Fortune reached out as if to grab her hand, but Alessia dodged him just in time–only to find herself pulled gently into someone’s arms.

She instantly relaxed. Even without seeing his face, she recognized that familiar

scent.

“Didn’t you hear her? She said she wants you to back off. Maybe try taking a hint?” Cole glanced pointedly at Fortune’s outstretched hand, his meaning clear.

Fortune didn’t look the least bit embarrassed. He just smiled and withdrew his

hand.

“I know you–Cole! CEO of the Whitley Group. Nice to meet you. I’m Fortune.”

Cole hardly bothered to respond, simply giving a curt nod.

“What are you doing here? Weren’t we supposed to meet at the entrance?” Alessia

asked.

people out there. I waited for a bit, but when you didn’t

conversation,

let’s grab something to eat,” Cole

hand in hand, leaving Fortune behind

watched them go, a faint smirk tugging

into your lap at such a young age,” he muttered, his expression darkening, the cheerful facade from moments before slipping away. “Some people have to claw their way

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sterilize them.

the one from the

and now he’s being showered with all kinds of resources. I thought he was returning to take over

nodded, recalling something Max had

and Ileana were a thing. Are they planning

shrimp in her bowl. Before she knew it, a

won’t let their sole heir marry someone who can’t bring any benefit

nodded again; she hadn’t heard anything about Ileana returning

anyway.

in dwelling on other people’s business. When they finished eating,

quick kiss before reluctantly parting

back to the dorm at a leisurely pace. The

saw all those fancy skincare brands on her desk–some of them

was loud, but there

either a designer label or something I’ve never even seen before. None

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