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.

your idol, what are you

just don’t get it,” Esme muttered, blushing furiously as she nervously picked at her nails. “There’s a sacred distance between a fan and

Liam offered,

as she whipped out her ever–ready autograph book and

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up a concert photo of the two of them–one their fan community had dubbed the

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

god, I’m going to treasure this forever!” Esme practically

and ruffled Esme’s hair. “Alright,

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

nodded. “I can see you get along well. That

need anything, alright? Let me know what you want to eat, I’ll bring it next time. I

care of yourself at

to each of Liam’s

car left, Esme grabbed

“Alessia, you’re my hero!”

a deal?”

about this for the rest of my life! All

glanced at the other two,

your idol left you some sunscreen.

voice ringing out so loudly that