Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 21

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Chapter 21

Elysia nodded, and Alice jumped up in delight.

“Elysia, familiar voice called out from behind. Elysia turned to see Elena approaching.

“Who is she?” Alice asked, peering up at Elysia.

“A friend of mine, Elysia replied and then turned to Elena with a smile. “I thought you had already left.

As they talked, Elena noticed Alice and couldn’t help but ask, “When did you pick up a little one?”

Alice frowned. “I’m not

not a kid!”

“Quite the little firecracker, huh?” Elena teased with a grin.

“Hmph!” Alice turned her head away defiantly.

“Alright, stop teasing her. I met this young lady just now,” Elysia said.

Elena nodded, her expression turning serious. I have a gift for you.”

What kind of gin

Elena didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she looked at Alice, her tone surprisingly gentle. “Kid, can you give us a moment? I need to talk with her,”

Alice glanced at Elysia, who nodded, and reluctantly said, “Okay. She moved a few steps away, still keeping an eye on them. “Here you go,” Elena said, handing Elysia a phone.

Elysia took it, puzzled. “What’s this?”

“A gift

The phone was playing a video featuring Emma and the waiter who had bumped into Elysia, Emma looked furious. If you

and let her notice, I wouldn’t be in this awkward situation. How dare you still ask me for the rest of the hadn’t messed

payment?”

up

The waiter retorted, “I was careful, I swear! Maybe she just figured it out by accident. It’s really not my fault. I did what you asked, and I really need this money. My mom needs it to save her life,”

Emma scoffed, “Why should I care if your mom’s life depends on this money? Since you didn’t get the job done, you have no right to talk to me about cash.”

The waiter tried to say more. “Ms. Rosewood-

Emma cut him off,

Elysia

the restroom and grabbed a quick shot of the

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reason, Elena replied, pulling a USB stick from her pocket and handing it to Elysia. “It’s a backup of the video. You might find it useful.

to Elena but didn’t show any interest in the USB stick. “I don’t take

the air, but she didn’t pull it back. Just take it. You’re going

to need

it

Elysia still didn’t take it, Elena pushed it into her hand. “If we meet again, and I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll tell you why I’m helping you. With that, she turned and walked away.

into the distance

over. “Elysia.

“Do you need a

but I know the way. Elysia, maybe you should give me your contact info, so I can find you if I want

Elysia took the

and paper

pen

handed it

I’ll keep it safe,” Alice

Yuna stepped out from behind and

the necklace, her voice calm. “Make sure to

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.”

Hayes residence, Lucas was truly surprised. It was his first

Please forgive me,” Lucas greeted Yuna with a big, hearty

her voice cold. “Mr. Hayes, no need for formalities. We’re here today to discuss a deal with

was intrigued. “What kind of deal could Arcanum House fer me? Could it be

with just anyon No matter how high one’s status, if the owner

fanie and fortune, But what have we

of deal is it? Lacas

wood–colored box from

tame your price.

the Azure Qce inside ant this the birthday gift I gave to Selena it’s a unique piece, to how did Ananum House have an identical

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sure enough, there were the tiny letters “SW” engraved on the clasp–it was definitely the one he’d given to Selena. But he couldn’t figure out how it ended up

Hayes, can you tell me the price?” Yuna

I ask where this necklace came from?

this necklace is her way of making up for

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