A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 434

Alessia had seen this coming from the very start. She remained perfectly calm, her gaze unruffled even as she found herself surrounded by a

crowd itching for confrontation.

“Let’s play,” she said, her tone decisive. “Dice. I’ll be the dealer.”

Her words left no room for argument.

“Y–yeah… sure,” Owen stammered. He was the one who had tried to hold Yves back a moment ago, but now he barely even dared approach Alessia. Instead, he flagged down a waiter and had the dice and cups brought over to their table.

As soon as Alessia’s name was mentioned, people at nearby tables stopped their own games, curiosity drawing them in. In this circle, she was something of a legend–mysterious and elusive, yet everyone who came from a well–off family had heard the whispered warnings at home: *Don’t cross that girl.*

Some joined the crowd just for the spectacle, but most were eager to see for themselves what kind of magic Alessia possessed. How else could she have connections with top figures from so many different fields? What about her made even the most prominent elders treat her with such wary respect?

The waiter quickly set everything up. Somewhere along the way, without anyone noticing, Alessia had become the center of gravity for the entire party.

“Watch closely,” she said.

Joyce knew those words were meant for her. Sitting beside Alessia, she focused intently on her technique. Unlike the others, who showed off with flashy moves, Alessia simply gave the cup an easy shake and set it down on the table.

“Three sixes,” Alessia called, opening the bidding. The others quickly followed suit, each announcing their own numbers.

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Two rounds passed, and soon it was Alessia’s turn again. She glanced at her dice, then locked eyes with Owen.

“Six sixes.”

A collective gasp rippled through the group.

Owen swallowed hard, sweat beading on his brow. He’d always been the star player among his friends, but now he felt an invisible pressure weighing down on him, making it hard to even breathe.

“Come on, Owen–open it!” someone in the crowd urged. “No way there are six sixes. You’ve got this!”

Owen didn’t believe it either, but something in Alessia’s eyes made him hesitate. For a moment, his confidence wavered.

“Maybe Alessia isn’t all she’s cracked up to be,” someone muttered. “Who calls six sixes? The rumors must be exaggerated–she’s just a kid.”

The crowd broke out in a chorus of opinions, voices rising all around. Joyce felt a flicker of anxiety, but when she glanced at Alessia’s serene expression, her nerves settled. She straightened in her seat, drawing quiet strength from Alessia’s composure.

“Well?” Alessia’s voice was calm as she looked at Owen. “Are you calling

it?”

The crowd chanted for the reveal. Owen gritted his teeth. “Open!”

Alessia arched an eyebrow, a faint smile tugging at her lips. All eyes fixed

on her hand as she lifted the cup without any theatrics.

Owen’s face drained of color. As Alessia had said–six sixes.

“Again!” Owen snapped, jaw clenched, staring her down.

Alessia nodded, gave the dice another casual shake, and the game resumed.

But round after round, no matter how hard Owen tried, he couldn’t win. The atmosphere grew heavier, and the onlookers fell silent, no longer

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daring to make careless comments.

Another round, another loss for Owen.

“Want to keep going?” Alessia asked, feigning indifference.

Owen wiped the sweat from his brow. “Yeah. Again!”

Joyce thought for sure he’d back down, but that single word made her break out in a cold sweat. Watching the group, she suddenly understood just how formidable Alessia was.

With nothing but a look, a gesture, or a single word, Alessia could draw people in, making them follow her lead straight into her trap without ever realizing it.

In that moment, it was clear–the party, the game, the entire room was under Alessia’s control.

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