Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

hapter 25

“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.”

panicked, loosening his grip and sending

“Why are you

quickly shook off his panic, trying to appear calm. The moment he

Is she trying to settle a score with

Tmn just here to see your mom. Why are you

was up to. The best plan was to find a way to talk to her alone. If he let her hang around too long, there was no way to keep

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

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nodded, and David felt a wave of relief

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

just checking on your

a second and mumbled, “If this is about yesterday, I’ll take the blame. Just keep my mom out

to him. “This card has 150 thousand dollars on it. Use

‘Is she

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

going on. “What do you want from me?”

said flatly. “I need you to help me

proof,it had too many unclear parts. She needed someone who could explain the whole situation,

felt torn inside. While Emma wasn’t reliable, after what happened yesterday, he

rejected Elysia’s offer, how else would he afford the surgery? He’d already hit up every relative he could think of, and no one was willing to lend

several times. But now, Elysia’s appearance offered a glimmer of hope. Yet, just like that, that hope began to fade. He felt

wait, Elysia said, snapping David out of his thoughts.

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