Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 18

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Emma was definitely clever. After one plan fell through, she quickly hatched another. But unfortunately, her opponent was Elysia. If it had been anyone else, they might have been trapped.

Elysia reached into her bag and pulled out the necklace, holding it up in her hand. With a warm smile, she looked around and said. “You know, I really owe it all to Emma that I’m able to be here with all of you today.”

As she spoke, she got up and walked over to Emma. If it weren’t for her. I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to meet any of you.”

With that, Elysia leaned in a little, placing one hand on Emma’s shoulder while her other hand opened Emma’s bag on the chair, out of sight from everyone.

She then gently slipped the necklace into Emma’s bag and arranged it just as it was before. Her movements were so light that Emma hardly noticed.

“Emma, I really have to thank you for always taking care of me, especially in front of everyone like this,” Elysia said, emphasizing the first part of her sentence deliberately.

Emma looked at Elysia, confused. Something seemed off, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. All she could do was nod along and say, “You’re being too formal. Taking care of you is just what I’m supposed to do.”

Elysia pulled her hand back. She had achieved her goal and didnt want to keep up the sisterly act anymore.

“Emma is so nice to Elysia, and I’m a bit envious,” Yolanda chimed in, complimenting.

Emma offered a gentle smile. But somehow, her uncase

lingered

Just then, Natalie turned to Selena and asked, “I heard your birthday was a few days ago, and your grandpa got you a special necklace called Azure Ocean? Why haven’t you shown it to us yell”

Selena replied, “That necklace is special from Grandpa, and I haven’t worn it yet. But I brought it today so you could admire

it.”

bag and slowly opened a white box. But when she opened

is it

at home?” Yolanda suggested.

checked multiple times before leaving, and I know I brought

be…” Yolanda trailed off, implying that someone might have taken the necklace.

that?” Natalie–said. She seemed to dismiss Yolanda’s suggestion, but her eyes were subtly pointing at Elysi

moment, Selena pieced it all together. She glared at Elys and said, “Did you take it?”

Elena, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. “You can’t just accuse someone without evidence. That’s not fair”

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the only one who didn’t grow up with privilege. She spent eighteen years in the countryside. What kind of person does that produce? Maybe she was a petty

necklace just goes

this happen before? As soon as she shows up, my missing

here too. So are you saying I could be a suspect as

at Elena. She had thought this girl was just like the rest, here to stir up trouble. But she didn’t expect Elena to step in

“Elena, you’re different. You’re the president of the student union and have had a good education. We

name is pretty simple,” Yolanda jumped

frisk her.” Selena shot a furious look at Elysia. “Do

soft laugh. “Of course I do. But if you don’t find anything, what’s

loss are you talking about?” Selena was confused.

effect. “You’ve been accusing me this whole time, and now I’m being searched to clear my name. If nothing turns

you want?” Selena snapped back.

the Azure Ocean? Do you dare to offer it?” Elysia grinned.

She pointed at Elysia

unfazed. “I’m just asking if you’re willing to take that

it, just give it back. I’m sure they’ll let it slide for my sake. Plus, Azure Ocean means a lot to Selena. How can you demand it

for something else instead?” Elysia tilted her head,