A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 378

Chapter 378

Tristan grew more animated as he spoke, gesturing for emphasis.

“Honestly, shouldn’t a normal girl her age be enjoying college life? You know, grabbing coffee with friends, shopping downtown, having a good time? But with her, it’s like the usual rules just don’t apply.”

Liam fell silent, uncertain how to respond.

Strength like hers doesn’t come out of nowhere. Alessia never talks about what she’s been through; she just keeps her head down and pushes

forward, carving out a space for others with nothing but her own

determination.

“Did you… ever have feelings for Alessia?” Liam asked, testing the waters. Tristan’s grin faded, his eyes drifting back to the screen in front of them.

“A girl like that-so bright, so magnetic-who wouldn’t fall for her?”

Liam pressed his lips together, saying nothing.

“But I always knew it could never happen, so I let it go a long time ago. You don’t need to worry about me.” Tristan gave Liam’s knee a reassuring pat, turning the comfort back on him.

there, hanging around quietly, but the truth is, he’s the one who pulled the

his voice relaxed, as

with it.

the pressure-finances, public appearances, publicity-so Alessia could chase her dreams without holding back. Now that she’s grown, he’s stepped back, letting her find her own path, never worrying she’ll leave him behind. Honestly, no one could

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sat in thoughtful

that unmistakable sense of connection between him and Alessia-it was as if the

did it make Liam grind his

them continued their half-hearted conversation, while Alessia and

groundbreaking, but the “Tree of Life” concept had sparked a

had gone over to rally the staff, while the core group

chatting and laughing about everyday things. For the first time in ages, they could finally relax-one crisis after another had kept them on edge

to take a call,” Alessia said,

the office?” Cole asked, ever the

Max Tate.” Alessia flashed the

quiet corner.

handled things brilliantly,” Max said, a hint of pride in his