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.”

opened a white box. But when she opened the

“Why is

you left it at

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

that someone might have taken the necklace. And as

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

She glared

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

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not making this up. Out of 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 does that

necklace just goes

As soon as she shows

could

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

the president of the student union and have

name is pretty simple,” Yolanda jumped in. “Why not just search

let’s frisk her.” Selena shot a furious look at Elysia. “Do you dare to

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

you talking about?”

I’m being searched to clear my name. If

want?” Selena snapped

Ocean? Do you dare to offer

anger flared. She pointed at Elysia and

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

did take 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

something else