Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

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Logan saw Elysia and a smile spread across his face. He pointed to the empty seat next to him and said, “Hey, Elysia, come sit here.”

Emma watched, her jealousy building. Earlier, when she complained to Logan, he didn’t comfort her at all. But now, as soon as Elysia showed up, he greeted her with a big smile–it was obvious favoritism.

As Elysia walked by and prepared to sit next to Logan, Bella scoffed, “What terrible manners!”

Elysia frowned and shot back, “I have no manners because I’ve been an orphan my whole life. I think you should reflect on

more as my parents”

owned too. “Bella, that’s way out of line to say that to Elysia.”

Bella looked annoyed and was about to snap back when Scott shouted angrily, “Enough!”

Instantly, the living room fell silent.

Emma sensed something was wrong, and she felt tears start to well up in her eyes. “Dad…” Scott looked at her, his brow furrowed. “Tell me, what exactly is going on?”

Emma panicked, losing her confidence. She stammered, “Dad, the truth… it’s just like I told you.” “Unrepentant!” Scott snapped and then turned to the butler beside him. “Paul, go get the whip”

Emma trembled uncontrollably. “Dad, you have to believe me, please.”

Bella’s expression darkened. “Scott, what did Emma do to deserve that?”

Paul hesitated. The punishment of a whip was too severe, and he worried whether Emma could handle it, Scott didn’t respond to Bella; instead, he shot an angry glare at Paul “What? Am I not being taken seriously?” Sweat beaded on Paul’s forehead as he quickly replied, “I’ll get it right away.” Then, he rushed out.

more flustered as she watched Paul leave.

Emma felt

the drama happening around her. She hadn’t anticipated that Scott would deal

Logan

cautiously, “What did fumma do to

big mistake,” Elysia replied.

Logan

rolled his eyes.

didn’t tell him much. Clearly, it would have been a serious issue if it had

awhip.

Paul returned with a tray. On the tray

off the couch and Mood before Scott. “Dad, I

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Chapter 23

face as she turned to Bella.

Emma has been pampered since she

or shed a tear for her at all. In fact, she would probably think it was deserved.

to defend her against Scott Maybe that

clear on his face. “What did

sure how much he actually knew or how much she should confess. If she shared too little

it would be like admitting or said the wrong thing, she wouldn’t escape this punishment. But if she said to everything.

decided to take a gamble. “I…

contained a hint of

necklace didn’t end up in my bag

the necklace to end up in

everyone there knew better. It was clear she had crossed

Deep down, she believed that Emma’s sneaky behavior was because Elysia was back

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