Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 4

Scott felt a bit troubled–getting into Milton School wasn’t easy. Not only was there the challenge of Elysia passing the entrance exam, but her starting over in seventh grade might be a bit embarrassing for him.

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However, Elysia had that beauty factor going for her, and Milton was full of elite kids. If she made the right connections there, it could definitely benefit the Rosewood family business.

Finally. Scott nodded. “Alright, I’ll take care of this at the school this afternoon.”

Emma’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Dad’s gonna handle Elysia’s enrollment himself? He’s never even shown up for a single parent–teacher meeting for me before. When I joined the school, he wouldn’t use any connections. So why’s he willing to pull strings for Elysia?”

Jealousy flared up in Emma. “Why did Elysia have to come back and take everything from me? First my room, now Dad’s affection–what will I lose next?‘

1 say no to

to me. After all, I’m your wife,”

“Let me handle it. You’ve got so much on your plate at the office. I’m sure they won’t say Bella said.

Elysia looked up, surprised by Bella’s sudden willingness to help. Is there still a hint of motherly love left for her?

Scott nodded in agreement. That settled it–Elysia was going to Milton School.

After breakfast, Elysia changed into a white dress. As she headed downstairs, she ran into Emma.

“Going shopping? Want to join me? I can introduce you to some friends, Emma offered.

“Not going that way. Step aside. You’re blocking my path, Elysia replied, her voice icy.

Emma insisted, “Those are Dad’s business contacts, and it’s important to maintain good relationships with-

But before Emma could finish her sentence, Elysia walked right past her towards the front door, completely ignoring her. Emma’s face turned red with anger, and the irritation she’d just managed to suppress erupted again.

Elysia stepped in the Scented Carden in Sivro. A receptionist, who looked unfamiliar–probably new, asked, “Miss, how can I assist you?”

“Thanks, but I’m waiting for someone,” Elysia replied.

As the receptionist was about to say more, another receptionist, who had just ended a phone call, quickly tagged at her art to silence her and said, “Sorry, Ms. Rosewood. She’s new and don’t know better. Ms. Gordon will be here soon.”

Elysia simply nodded and stayed quiet.

On the second floor of the Scented Garden, two guys with totally different vibes were chilling together, sipping coffee. One was Zane Hartley. He was dressed to the nines in a perfectailored suit and had the aura of a super-sophisticated gent. His strong, handsome features and mysterious eyes looked like they were sculpted by an artist–a flawless masterpiece.

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was decked out in a bright red suit, lounging back with his legs crossed, scanning the floor below like a predator on the prowl.

white dress standing in the lobby, looking like she was waiting for someone. And he had to admit, she was defmitely

realized her outfit looked familiar. While it wasn’t from big–name brand, the cut

wasn’t from any fashion show. He couldn’t help but wonder if Elysia knew

“Zane, you think she’s pretty

him and instead turned to his assistant. “I

it, the assistant replied and took

the deal? Got a crush on her? Don’t sweat it I’m not gonna compete with

Nicole Gordon stepped out of the elevator. Jeremy’s expression softened, and a smile crept onto his

and grace, with just a touch of allure that made her stick in his memory from the get–go,

which only upped his admiration for her. Since then, he’d been making daily appearances there just to catch

get a seat there. Running it said a lot about Nicole. At just twenty–five, she’d achieved what most folks her age

out of the elevator, Jeremy’s eyes were glued to her. Watching her chat and laugh with Elysia before stepping back into the elevator, he couldn’t help but comment, “If she’s hanging with my Nicole, that girl

him, “Mr. Murphy, just a heads up–Ms. Cordon

She’s not yours.”

a warning look. “Not looking to lose

assistant quickly backtracked, “No, my bad! Ms. Gordon is definitely going to be part

“You’ve seen who you wanted to see. Let’s go. With that, he stood up

followed closely behind. “Why the rush? I still

You can just go chat her

to be prey. Nicole ‘t just anyone. The usual moves won’t fly with

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into dating? I feel like a worried parent, anxious about the big moments in his life. What

at Zane and let out a silent sigh. He’s got such a handsome face, yet no woman’s been able to touch his heart. What a

back in her chair, looking chill, Nicole propped herself against the desk, watching her with at

smile.

went back to the

“Yep,” Elysia replied.

“How’s that going?”

“Not bad.”

have an adopted daughter. She hasn’t

“Her? Please!”

didn’t give her a hard

pulled out a medicine bottle from her bag, handing it to Nicole. “This is the

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