Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Natalie rolled her eyes. “Who cares if she’s pretty if she’s a total witch inside? If it weren’t for her, Emma wouldn’t have been ignored by her parents. Can’t she just stay in her own lane? But now that she’s back, whatever. How could she bully Ernma?”

“Natalie, you don’t have to defend me, Emma said. “She is the Resewood family’s real daughter, so it makes sense she gets some attention.

“What do you mean that? Now that the Rosewood family has adopted you, they can’t ignore you.”

“Thanks, Natalie. Honestly, I don’t know how to get her to like me. I thought bringing her to meet you guys today would help.

“After all, she grew up in ta poor village and hasn’t seen much of the world. But she wouldn’t even come. She said Emma’s voice faded away.

you

all…

Natalie frowned, “What did she say about us?”

“She you guys aren’t worthy of being her friends,” Emma whispered.

“What?” Natalie exclaimed, her anger flaring. “A country bumpkin thinks she can look down on us? No way! I’m going to teach her a lesson.”

Just as Natalie was about to storm off, Emma grabbed her arm, saying with a pitiful voice, “Hold on, Natalie. If we upset her, Dad’s going to punish me again.”

Mia gave her a gentle pat on the back. “You’re just too nice, girl. That’s why Elysia’s always stepping on you.”

Natalie nodded. “Exactly. You can’t be too nice, or people will take advantage of you. But don’t worry, I’ll make sure she gets what’s coming to her.”

Mia echoed, “Just watch how Natalie and I serve her up a slice of her own pie.”

With that, the two headed inside together. Emma watched them leave, a small smile creeping onto her lips.

As Elysia was about to swipe her card, Natalie suddenly stepped in her way and asked in an unfriendly voice, “Are you Elysia

“Yeah, what’s up?” Elysia replied flatly.

sneered, “Do you think a country

of mind? Elysia felt speechless, wondering what she’d done to deserve this. After quickly taking

together. Well, since they seem to be bored and looking for trouble, I might as well play along,

me? Elysia said, Elysia said, placing her handbag on a nearby display

as I thought, you’ve got zero

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“Oh, and this classy lady talks so crudely and acts all rude. If that’s what you call minners, then I guess

Natalie exclaimed, raising her hand to

could make contact, Elysia caught her wrist playfully. “If it weren’t for your fancy clothes, Td think

the shocked shop assistant. “Is your store that cheap, letting anyone wander in? It’s

said, “I’m sorry. I’ll ask

are you

responds,” Elysia

face was bright red with anger. Seeing the shop assistant about to kick them out, she spoke up. “How dare you! I’m the heiress of Smith Real Estate, and this is the

chuckled softly. “Oh, so you both have impressive backgrounds. No wonder you’re looking down on us country

flattery. “Well, we city kids are just different from you

difference?” Elysia

for yourself?” Mia shot

their daughters to be classy ladies, yours must be teaching you to be bold

family businesses. You know small habits reflect big outcomes. I’m honestly curious how long your companies will

lunged to hit Elysia but a nearby sales associate stepped in to stop her. Elysia looked at them with amusement and pretended to sigh. “How pathetic. You’re out here defending her while

nonsense are you talking about? Emma’s super sweet. She just didn’t want to show up because she’s worried Scott will

more of a hindrance than a help,

clamped

that’s the case. But who told you Dad would punish her? He loves her too much to

wouldn’t he? Elysia, if it weren’t for you, Mr and

family. Why wouldn’t I come back? Emma lived a life of luxury for eighteen years and now she want

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Tm undeserving? Eve lived in the Rosewood mansion for eighteen years, getting all the love