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

glanced at Emma, silently

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

thinking, everyone knew who this person was–Justin. No one else deserved the title

like him. After all, he’s every girl’s dream guy.” Selena said, starry–eyed. “Emma,

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

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

really want to know–the guy Emma

person anyway.

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Chapter 17

for growing up with two handsome guys. That’s the dream for so many Selena

“Ely, Ely replied

Selena nodded.

taken your eyes off Robert since he got here. Are

was left speechless.

surge of excitement. She had picked up on that too. If Elysia really did like him, it would be the perfect chance to tease her.

dressed in a teal cardigan dress

presence. Chairwoman

me Elena,” Elena said, walking over to the long table. But

member today, Yolanda said, pointing to Elysia That’s

help but wonder how long it would take before Elena found

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

at Elysia and picked up their earlier conversation. “Elysia,