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

as if he’d long

with it.

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

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in thoughtful

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 ever

Liam grind his teeth in

while Alessia and her team were celebrating with a dinner

feedback was even better than hoped. Sure, the basics weren’t groundbreaking, but the “Tree of Life” concept had sparked a flood of

staff, while the core group gathered at a

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, with things resolved, the

to take a call,” Alessia said, just as her

it the office?” Cole asked, ever

Max Tate.” Alessia flashed the screen at him, then

found a quiet corner. “What’s

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