A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Liam tousled her hair, every gesture radiating warmth and care.

“That’s right, these are my three roommates.” Alessia waved them over with a

smile.

“Hi, we’re Lessie’s roommates. I’m Esme,” Esme introduced herself first, grinning.

To everyone’s surprise, Liam reached up and pulled off his black face mask. Seeing this, Tristan followed suit, removing his own.

The moment both faces were revealed, Esme’s eyes went wide. She clapped a hand over her mouth and pointed at them, looking as if she might scream any second.

“Calm down,” Alessia said, already used to this. She’d seen the array of Liam and Tristan merchandise on Esme’s desk the first day she’d moved in–there was no doubt Esme was a diehard fan.

What Alessia didn’t know, though, was that some fans had a different obsession: shipping their idols together.

“She’s probably one of your fans,” Alessia explained calmly.

“Really? Thanks,” Liam replied, a little surprised, nodding politely along with Tristan. “Oh my god, it’s really Liam and Tristan?” Esme patted her cheeks in disbelief, convinced she was dreaming.

“I–I went to your concert this summer. You were amazing! The duet you two did? Absolutely incredible!”

As she spoke, Esme edged behind Mia, trying to hide.

Everyone burst out laughing. Mia simply grabbed Esme by the shoulders and pulled her out from behind her.

idol, what

just don’t get it,” Esme muttered, blushing furiously as she nervously picked

autograph?” Liam offered, barely

caught up with her mouth as she whipped out her ever–ready autograph book and pulled out a

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photo of the two of them–one their fan community

but didn’t say anything. Wordlessly, they each signed a corner of

going to treasure this forever!” Esme practically

rolled her eyes and ruffled Esme’s hair.

turned away, watching the group fondly. “They’re all

see you get along well. That makes me feel

get going,” he said. “Call if you need anything, alright? Let me know what you want to eat, I’ll bring it next time. I also transferred

care of yourself at

each of Liam’s

as Liam’s car left, Esme grabbed Alessia’s hand, nearly scaring

“Alessia, you’re my hero!”

really that big a deal?” Alessia laughed, pulling

idea! I’m going to brag about this for the rest of my life! All my

other two, who both

idol left you some sunscreen. Want

out so loudly