A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 421

“All done. You’re going to outshine everyone tonight.” Mia gave her

powder brush a little shake, then surveyed Joyce’s finished makeup with a satisfied nod.

“Here, try this on–it’s perfect for an event like this. Elegant and safe, can’t go wrong.” Alessia handed Joyce a shopping bag.

“It looks expensive…” Joyce took the bag, frowning, a little uneasy.

“It’s from my own shop. No charge.”

“But what about the cost… I could just wear something simple.”

Alessia frowned, puzzled by Joyce’s sudden reluctance.

Whenever any of their roommates had a big event coming up, Alessia always picked out outfits for them ahead of time. For her, giving away a dress was as casual as buying someone a coffee–nothing to fuss over.

The others all knew this, and usually accepted her gifts without overthinking it, later treating Alessia to dinner or coffee as a thank you. Sure, even a nice meal didn’t come close to covering the cost of the clothes, but it felt more genuine than pretending to refuse.

on, wear it! A gorgeous look deserves a

rule.” Esme

deal, right? All those executives and business leaders will be there. Dress sharp to match your talent, and who knows? Maybe you’ll land an internship. Beats handing out flyers every other weekend. We don’t have fancy backgrounds to open doors for us, so when opportunity knocks,

lips together, still

condition,” Alessia said lightly, half–joking. “When you organize your notes at the end of the semester, send me a

immediately teased Alessia for

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failing a

excuse to accept the dress. With Alessia’s grades, she’d

roommates like these. Other dorms were full of drama and petty fights, but theirs was different. Each

down on her. They always found some hidden

on stage, first time running for

stood up, then suddenly gave them

“Thank you, guys.”