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 at her nails. “There’s a sacred distance between a fan

autograph?” Liam offered, barely suppressing a

caught up with her mouth as she

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okay?” she asked, holding up a concert photo of the two

look, but didn’t say

god, I’m going to

ruffled Esme’s

watching the group fondly.

nodded. “I can see you get along well.

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

care of

to each

Liam’s car left, Esme grabbed Alessia’s

“Alessia, you’re my hero!”

that big a deal?”

have no idea! I’m going to brag about this for the rest of my life! All my fellow fangirls will be so

glanced at the other two,

way, your idol left you some

blurted, her voice ringing out so loudly that several people