A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

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.

when you didn’t show, I figured I’d come inside and

easily into conversation, ignoring everyone

let’s grab something to eat,”

them walked out hand in hand, leaving Fortune behind

a faint smirk tugging

be nice, having everything fall 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 up for a shot at

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sterilize them.

one from

I heard he won over Patriarch Thorne as soon as he got back, and now he’s being showered with all kinds of resources. I thought he was returning to take over the Thorne Group, but I guess he’s here to start college

something Max

thing.

his head and placed a peeled shrimp in her bowl. Before she knew

The Thornes won’t let their sole heir marry someone

hadn’t heard anything about Ileana

anyway.

on other people’s business. When they finished eating, Larkin was already

quick kiss before reluctantly parting

Cole left, Alessia made her way back to the dorm at a leisurely pace. The door

brands on her desk–some of them cost a fortune! There

was loud, but there was no malice, just

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