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.

look like he’s just 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 like that is just some background

as

with it.

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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in thoughtful

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

Liam grind his teeth

while Alessia and her team were celebrating with

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

rally the staff, while

things. For the first time in ages, they could finally relax-one crisis after another had kept them

a call,” Alessia said, just as

the office?” Cole

the screen

found a quiet

Max said, a