Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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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.”

into her bag and slowly opened a white box. But when she opened the

gasped. “Why is it

you left it at home?” Yolanda

firmly. “No way! I checked multiple times before leaving,

have taken the necklace. And as she spoke,

would do something like that?” Natalie–said. She seemed to dismiss Yolanda’s suggestion,

She glared at Elys and said, “Did

had been quiet until now, spoke up. “You can’t

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everyone here, she’s the only one who didn’t grow up with privilege. She spent eighteen years in the countryside. What kind of person

necklace just goes

Why didn’t anything like this happen before? As soon as she

saying I could be a suspect as well Elena asked back.

glanced 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

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

clearing Elysia’s name is pretty simple,” Yolanda jumped in. “Why not just search

frisk her.” Selena shot a furious look at

I do. But if you don’t find anything, what’s my compensation for

loss are you talking about?”

been accusing me this whole time, and now I’m being searched to clear my name. If nothing turns up, don’t you think I

want?” Selena snapped

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

Ocean.” Selena’s anger flared. She pointed at Elysia and shouted, “Did you actually

just asking if you’re willing

this. If you did take it, just give it back. I’m sure they’ll let it slide for my

I ask for something else