Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Elysia turned to Elena, realizing she was the best choice among everyone else present.

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As Elena offered to help, Emma’s heart sank again. She and Elena didn’t interact much, and it was tough to figure out what Elena was thinking.

Emma started to panic. ‘Elena has been backing Elysia all day. If she finds the necklace on me, she’ll expose me without a second thought. What can I do now?”

She glanced at Natalie, hoping to pass the necklace to her. But despite all her hints, Natalie remained clueless, looking completely confused

Elena noticed Emma was still sitting in her seat, showing no signs of wanting to let her take a look. She frowned and said, “Ms. Emma Rosewood, do you not trust me?”

Emma was now in full–blown panic,

Natalie was confused by Emma’s behavior. Just as she reacted, Elena had strode over to Emma and grabbed the bag from her hand.

“Ms. Emma Rosewood, don’t worry. I won’t cover for anyone, Elena said and began rummaging through the

Emma was on the verge of tears, feeling utterly hopeless..

Then, without warning. Elena pulled out a blue necklace from the bag–it was right the Azure Ocean.

bag.

Everyone fell silent, shocked. Logically, the necklace should have been in Elysia’s bag since they had planned to frame her today. They couldn’t understand how it ended up in Emma’s bag-what a bizarre twist.

As they thought it over, they couldn’t help but gasp quietly. Luckily, the necklace wasn’t found in their bags. If it had been, their reputations would have taken a hit, whether they were guilty or not.

Selena lunged to grab the necklace, but as soon as her fingers brushed it, Elena clutched it tightly. “Ms. Hayes, this necklace isn’t yours anymore,” she declared, placing it in Elysia’s hands.

Natalie could still hardly believe her eyes. The necklace that should have been in Elysia’s bag was now in Emma’s. She nearly shouted, “No way! How could it be in Emma’s bag?”

“Then where else should it be?” Elysia raised an eyebrow, challenging her.

about to say something when Yolanda cleared her throat. She paused, holding back the words that were

that the necklace is found, let’s wrap this up and never

over.

setup was a plan Emma and her friends concocted together. She had to admit

they would have spread rumors everywhere. By then, her stealing the necklace would be the talk of the town. What a clever and ruthless schemel she thought.

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outsmarted by a girl from

she could thank

onto her face. Since things had turned out this way, why not shake things up a bit? With that thought, she pulled out her phone and dialed

Rosewood,” came Yuna’s cool female v

the

Arcanum House’s name to Lucas Hayes, and then donate the money in his name to the Sunflower Orphanage.”

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.

However, since the Scented Garden was part of Silverstream, using its influence would definitely alert

Garden represented status and prestige, Arcanum House was seen as mysterious. As

was about the same age as Nicole but had a much colder demeanor. Yuna handled things

a surge of compassion, Elysia took her in and allowed her to manage Arcanum House.

café’s reception and overheard a little girl trying to charm the server. The girl had braids, wore a miniskirt, and was about as tall as Elysia’s shoulder, looking around

look so pretty. Could you please let me go back and get my money first?” Alice

apologetically, “I’m sorry. I can’t do that. Maybe you could call a

phone too.” Alice looked upset, her eyes shimmering like a helpless kitten.

and pay

for

‘Is she planning to dine and dash? She

for my money. If she thinks she can just say she’s going to get cash and not come back, is

Alice continued to

wasn’t swayed. “How about I lend you my phone: You can call someone at

“I

felt

that day and was still dealing with jet lag. She had

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