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.

felt troubled, unsure if she should reveal the

her discomfort, Natalie considered stepping in, but Yolanda turned back to her. “Natalie, you hang out with Emma the most. Can you tell us who

silently asking

person is pretty popular at school. If I had to sum him up in one word, it would be ‘genius.”

person was–Justin. No one else deserved

he’s every girl’s dream guy.”

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

then, he was calm and level–headed. Elysia had liked Justin for a long time, but as they grew up, he seemed to pull away and become unapproachable.

didn’t really

person anyway.

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so jealous of Emma for growing up with two handsome guys. That’s the dream for so many Selena said,

“Ely, Ely replied

Selena nodded.

taken your eyes off Robert since he got here. Are

was left

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

interrupted. Everyone turned to see Elena, dressed in a teal cardigan dress that added to her

joked, “Look who finally graced us with her presence. Chairwoman Elena, we’re already honored

Elena,” Elena said, walking over to the long table. But when she looked, she found all

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

was stunning. She couldn’t help but wonder how long it would

drama, a faint smile appeared on Elena’s face. Then let’s grab another chair,” 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. Elena took a

earlier conversation. “Elysia, you still haven’t answered my