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.

someone extraordinary at her side. He might look like he’s just there, hanging around quietly, but the truth is, he’s the one who pulled the whole

voice relaxed, as if

with it.

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 be a

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sat in

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

it make Liam grind his teeth in

of them continued their half-hearted conversation, while Alessia

the feedback was even better than hoped. Sure, the basics weren’t groundbreaking, but the “Tree of Life” concept had sparked a flood of discussion and goodwill. The plagiarism scandal made more people eager to support original work, so the

had gone over to rally the staff, while the core group gathered at a

first time in ages, they could finally relax-one crisis after another had kept them on edge for weeks,

stepping out to take a call,” Alessia

office?” Cole asked, ever

flashed the screen at him,

found a quiet corner.

said, a hint of pride in