Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 25

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“Mom, don’t say that. It’s not Elysia’s fault; it’s mine, Emma insisted.

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Emma’s way. Bella felt Bella caught a glimpse of Emma’s pale expression as she defended Elysia. But Elysia didn’t even look a surge of anger and turned to Elysia. “See how Emma cares about you? Is this how a younger sister should behave?*

Elysia smirked at the two of them who stood by the second–floor railing. “I may not fit the mold of a typical younger sister, but at least I’m not trying to hurt anyone.” With that, she breezed past them and headed downstairs.

Elysia entered the Sivro First Hospital with the bank card that Scott had given her. She had Yuna dig up some information about the waiter, so she came here now.

The waiter’s name was David Wright, and his mother was battling a serious tumor that needed a lot of money for surgery. That was why David had given in to Emma’s demands. But unfortunately, Emma didn’t keep her side of the deal.

Elysia chuckled to herself. If Emma wouldn’t pay, then I will. After all, David needs the cash to save his mom, and I can use a favor from him too.

After asking for the room number at the front desk, Elysia made her way to Room 211. She peeked through the glass but didn’t see David inside. So, she opened the door and stepped in

A woman with gray–streaked hair lay in the hospital bed, looking exhausted and appearing to be in her fifties. When she caught sight of Elysia, she managed a weak smile. “You are…

“I’m David’s friend. I heard you were unwell and wanted to check in on you,” Elysia said as she took a seat.

The woman looked at Elysia kindly. “Oh, you’re a friend of Davis. But I don’t think I’ve met you before.”

*David and I just met a few days ago, so it’s my first time visiting you.”

“You’re really beautiful,” the woman admired, gazing at Elysia.

Elysia grinned at the compliment. “I bet you were quite the beauty in your younger days, too.”

walked in carrying a kettle of hot water. Upon seeing Elysia, he panicked, loosening

“Why are you

David quickly shook off his panic, trying to appear calm.

she trying to settle a

noticedhis nervousness and teased, Tmn just here to see

plan was to find a way to talk to her alone. If he let her hang around too long, there

broken kettle on the floor. I’ll go grab some tools to clean this up,” he said,

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a wave of

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getting tools, they found a quiet corner. “So, what do

I’m just checking on your mom,

about yesterday, I’ll take the blame. Just keep my

Elysia remarked, pulling a card from her bag and handing it to him. “This card has 150

‘Is she

doesn’t seem right. David stared at the card, his mind racing in

do you want from

said flatly. “I need you to

She needed someone who could explain the whole situation, and

torn inside. While Emma wasn’t reliable, after what happened yesterday, he wanted nothing to do

how else would he afford the surgery? He’d already hit up every relative he could think of, and no

mom’s illness, he’d been on the brink of despair several times. But now, Elysia’s appearance offered a glimmer of hope. Yet, just like that, that hope began to fade. He felt completely stuck.

said, snapping David out of his

am I hesitating? It’s just giving a statement, right? How could that be harder than wrecking someone’s life?” He quickly snatched the card from Elysia’s hand. “When do you need me to

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