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.

for a bit, but when you didn’t show, I figured

conversation, ignoring everyone else around

something to eat,”

and the two of them walked out hand in hand, leaving Fortune behind as if he

them go, a faint smirk tugging

muttered, his expression darkening, the cheerful facade from moments before slipping away. “Some people have to claw their

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sterilize them.

one from the Thorne

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

recalling something Max had

were a thing. Are they planning

peeled shrimp in her bowl. Before she knew it, a little mountain of them had

Thornes won’t let their

hadn’t heard anything

anyway.

all outsiders–no point in dwelling on other people’s business. When

quick kiss before

left, Alessia made her way back to the dorm at a

move in? I saw all those fancy skincare brands on her

there was no malice,

has is either a designer label or something I’ve never even

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