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.

is, he’s the one who pulled the whole Whitley Group

spoke easily, his voice relaxed, as if he’d long since

with it.

Now that she’s grown, he’s stepped back, letting

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brief conversation, Cole’s capability was obvious. And then there was that unmistakable sense of connection between him and Alessia-it

it make Liam grind his

half-hearted conversation, while Alessia

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

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

familiar 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 had kept them on edge for weeks, and now,

stepping out to take a call,” Alessia said, just as

office?” Cole asked, ever

the screen at him,

a quiet corner.

brilliantly,” Max said, a hint of pride in

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