Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 17

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“It’s okay” Robert said with a warm smile. He turned to Emma, his voice softening. Tll stop by another day when I have time. Make sure to say hi to your mom and dad for me.”

Emma nodded

After Robert left, Yolanda teased, “Emma, is something brewing between you and Robert?”

Emma blushed. “Yolanda, you always tease me.”

me on, Emma, Robert is seriously handsome. You two look like a perfect couple. Selena chimed in, her eyes sparkling with envy. “When will I meet my prince charming”

“Emma isn’t crushing on Robert,” Natalie said.

Selena asked, curious. “Then who is it? Natalie, spill the beans about the mystery guy who’s caught Emma’s heart”

Natalie took a sip of her coffee, ready to respond, but Emma shot her a warning glance.

Noticing the silent exchange, Yolanda frowned ‘Emma, it seems like you don’t think of us as friends.”

“What do you mean? Emma asked, puzzled.

Yolanda huffed, “If we’re really friends, why wouldn’t you share who you like? Are you afraid one of us will blab?”

Emma shook her head. “It’s not like that, Yolanda. Actually, everyone knows this person.”

“We do?” Yolanda raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

should reveal the name or keep it

discomfort, Natalie considered stepping in, but Yolanda turned back to her. “Natalie, you

glanced at Emma, silently asking for

is pretty popular at school. If I had to sum him up in one

this person was–Justin. No one else deserved

all, he’s every girl’s dream guy.” Selena said, starry–eyed. “Emma, you grew up

nodded. She, Robert, and Justin had all been close since childhood. But Justin had always been more distant and reserved, unlike

Justin was always a little different. Even back then, he was calm and level–headed. Elysia had liked Justin for a

about and didn’t really

person anyway.

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handsome guys. That’s the dream for so many Selena said, then turned to

“Ely, Ely replied

Selena nodded.

eyes off Robert

left

really did like him, it would be the perfect chance to tease her. But even if she didn’t, it was enough that everyone else thought

dressed in

us with her presence. Chairwoman Elena, we’re

Elena,” Elena said, walking over to the long

new member today, Yolanda said, pointing to Elysia That’s why we’re full

glanced at Elena, who really was stunning. She couldn’t help but wonder how long it would take

she said. With that, she signaled the waiter behind her and pointed to the space next to Elysia. “Please add a chair here. Everyone was taken aback. Elena was known for being cold and distant, so her behavior today felt really out of character. The waiter quickly brought over a chair and set it down next to Elysia.

first. She looked at Elysia and picked up their earlier conversation. “Elysia, you still haven’t answered my question. Do you