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.

flustered as she watched

Emma felt

like she was enjoying the drama happening around her. She hadn’t anticipated that Scott would deal with Emma using a whip–Emma was

Logan

to Elysia and asked cautiously, “What did fumma do to

mistake,” Elysia replied.

Logan

rolled his eyes.

him much. Clearly, it would have been

awhip.

returned with a tray. On the

Mood before Scott. “Dad, I really know

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Chapter 23

her face as she turned to Bella. “Mom, please ask Dad to forgive the

Emma has been pampered since she was a child. How can she handle this kind of

were the one facing punishment, Bella wouldn’t plead or shed a tear for her at all. In fact, she

Emma. Bella’s love was genuine and strong enough to defend her against Scott Maybe that was what motherly love looked like. But it

irritation clear on his face. “What did you do

much he actually knew or how much she should confess. If she

or said the wrong thing, she wouldn’t escape this punishment. But

she decided to take a gamble.

contained a hint

have deceived you. The necklace didn’t end up in my bag because of Elysia. I put it

the necklace to end up in

to downplay her actions as just a prank, but everyone there knew better. It was clear she had crossed

that Emma’s sneaky behavior was because Elysia was back

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