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 whole Whitley Group together. There’s no way a guy

as if he’d long since

with it.

her dreams without holding back. Now that she’s grown, he’s stepped back, letting her find

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sat in

met Cole a few times, but even in brief conversation, Cole’s capability was obvious. And then there was that unmistakable sense of connection between him and Alessia-it was as if the world faded when they were together. If anyone

why did it make Liam

of them continued their half-hearted conversation, while Alessia and her team were celebrating with a dinner

had sparked a flood of discussion

staff, while the core group

faces, everyone let their guard down, chatting and laughing about everyday things. For the first time in ages, they could finally relax-one crisis after another

out to take a call,” Alessia said, just

Cole asked, ever

Max Tate.” Alessia flashed the screen

a quiet

a hint of pride