Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 24

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Scott had no choice but to put the whip away. “Let’s call it a day, something like this happens again, it won’t be so easy.”

Emma curled in Bella’s arms tightly. She was in so much pain that words escaped her she trembled all over, tears frozen on her face.

But her eyes burned with hatred. She kept reminding herself not to forget the pain of this day, and it was all Elysia’s doing.

Though Bella was sweating from the pain, she managed to comfort Emma. “It’s okay now.”

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Elysia watched from a distance, feeling a bitterness she couldn’t shake,

Scott placed the whip back on the tray and told Paul, “Call Dr. Clarke and have her come over.

Paul replied, “Yes, Mr. Rosewood”

in the Hayes family.

While the conflict in the Rosewood family had just calmed down, the tension was rising Selena stood in the living room, sobbing uncontrollably. Although she was the favorite granddaughter, her reckless behavior had offended Arcanum House, costing the family 3 million dollars. Yet, she stubbornly refused to admit her mistake. Lucas was so furious that he felt like he was having a heart attack. He made her stand right there, insisting she needed to learn a lesson.

Selena was also angry. She had just faced unfairness outside and had come home seeking comfort. But the moment she stepped in, Lucas started grilling her. She had tried to explain, but he still laid into her.

In the past, no matter how unruly she got, Lucas never scolded her. But today, he not only criticized her but also forced her, to stand in front of everyone–how humiliating.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and the angrier she got, the harder it was to stop crying.

Diana, who often clashed with Selena, couldn’t help but taunt her “Just admit you messed up and move on. Why torture yourself like this? It’s not a good look to cry like that.

Diana was the youngest in the second branch of the Hayes family. She should have been the most cherished, but unfortunately, Selena from the first branch had always been the apple of Lucas’s eye.

Diana had always disliked how Selena acted so entitled, ignoringher cousins because of Lucas’s favoritism. But this time was different–it was a rare chance to take Selena down a notch.

It wasn’t just Diana who felt this way; the other grandkids in the Hayes family shared her sentiments.

Yasmine looked at Selena with a sinirk. “Diana’s right, just apologize to Grandpa, Selena. Talay’s mistake is a pretty big deal

Yasmine was Diana’s elder sister and six months younger than Selena. Since she was born, she has always felt overshadowed by Selena.

Xavier looked at Selena and sighed, “What you did today was really wrong. You need to apologize to Grandpa

Selena sat there listening to the criticism, even from her own brother Xavier, and her heart sank, What have I ever done

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could dey treat me like

spoiled. He took a deep breath and

I do wrong? You’re the one who’s wrong,

a hard slap landed on Selena’s face, making her cheek well

room gasped. Lucas had actually hit Selens, the precious granddaughter he had cherished

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wanted to intervene but her husband held her

you going to admit you’re wrong, or not?” Lucas

my fault,

through

anymore. Ignoring her husband’s warning, she rushed over, pleading. “Lucas, please spare Selena. She’s your favorite

girl, but she was also the least accomplished among all his grandchildren. He waved his hand dismissively and turned away. “Sean

Selena and said,

Selena stayed silent.

something. Selena!” Yvonna

want

heavy heart. But there

scene unfold, felt a sense of unease. He suspected that

left in the room.

frowned. “Dad, do I really have to apologize to a little girl

“What do you know? After thinking about it, I realized that Elysia might not run Arcanum House,

win over the owner of Arcanum House too. If

“So you want the to apologize

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could they treat

E

Selena had been spoiled. He took a deep breath and looked

did I do wrong? You’re the one who’s wrong. Selena shot back defiantly.

Selena’s face, making her

precious granddaughter he had

Selena’s mother, wanted to intervene but her husband held her back. He whispered

you’re wrong, or

my fault, Selena

echoed through the room.

couldn’t just sit by anymore. Ignoring her husband’s warning, she rushed over, pleading, “Lucas, please spare Selena. She’s your favorite

most cherished girl, but she was also the least accomplished among all his grandchildren. He waved his hand dismissively and turned away. “Sean stay, and the rest

held Selena and said, “Come on, thank

Selena stayed silent.

Selena!” Yvonna

her away. I don’t want to see her,” Lucas

really not want to see me anymore? Why?” Selenas eyes widened. Tears streamed silently down her face Yvonna wiped her tears away with a heavy heart. But there

unease. He suspected that Selena’s place in Lucas’s heart might be in Jeopardy after this.

the room. Tomorrow, go to the Rosewood residence and apologize to Elysia,” Lucas instructed.