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.”

slowly opened a white box. But when she opened the box, it was

“Why is it empty?”

it at home?”

head firmly. “No way! I checked multiple times before leaving, and I know I brought it.”

trailed off, implying that someone might have taken the necklace. And

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

Selena pieced it all together. She glared at Elys and said, “Did

Elena, who had been quiet until now, spoke up.

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

necklace just goes

As

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

here to stir up trouble. But she didn’t expect Elena to step in and defend

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

simple,” Yolanda

Selena shot a furious look at Elysia. “Do you

I do. But if you don’t

are you talking about?” Selena was

effect. “You’ve 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

do you want?” Selena

Azure Ocean? Do you dare to

Ocean.” Selena’s anger flared. She pointed

just asking if you’re willing to take that

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

something else instead?” Elysia tilted her head, blinking.