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.

her throat. She paused,

up and never

over.

plan Emma and her friends concocted

they would have spread rumors everywhere. By then, her stealing the necklace would be the talk of

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practically rushed out of the Cafe. They couldn’t handle being outsmarted by a girl from the countryside–it was just too humiliating Plus, the longer they stayed, the more they risked getting tangled

wishing she could thank her properly, but Elena

at the Azure Ocean, and a sly smile crept onto her face. Since things had turned out this way, why not shake things up a bit? With that thought, she

Rosewood,” came Yuna’s cool

on the other end

you to sell it under Arcanum House’s name to Lucas

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.

as the representative. However, since

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

saved her from the edge of death several years ago. Yuna was about the same age as Nicole

rescued. Feeling a surge of compassion,

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

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

can’t do The server replied apologetically, “I’m sorry. I can’t do that. Maybe you could call a family member

lost my phone too.” Alice looked upset,

and pay

for

the server kept her smile, she was secretly mumbling to herself, ‘Is she planning to dine and dash? She looks young. but she seems really

cash and not

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the server wasn’t swayed. “How about I lend you my phone: You can

head. “I don’t remember

server felt

that day and was still dealing with

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