Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Holden’s ears perked up at the noise, and without a second thought, he grabbed Elysia’s hand and they were off like a shot.

Seeing them bolt, the girls let out a collective scream. “It’s Holden! It’s really Holden!” They were on their heels in a flash, chasing after the direction the two had left.

Elysia was puzzled, thinking, ‘Why’s this dude dragging me along? Those girls are all over him. He could’ve just split. Why drag me into this? Now I’m caught up in his sprint! What gives?

But she knew this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. They had to shake the group hot on their trail.

Holden wasn’t sure why he was clutching Elysia’s hand as they ram. Maybe it was the fear that if he let go, he’d never bump into her again. There was something about Elysia that made him feel like he’d found a long–lost piece of himself.

‘Could it be that I’m subconsciously confusing her with Evelyn?‘ Holden wondered. He glanced back at Elysia, but he quickly looked away after just a peek.

Up ahead, Elysia spotted a lecture hall and figured it was likely deserted at the moment. She gave a firm tug on the guy in front of her and said, “Come with me.”

Elysia led him to hide around a corner, waiting until the group chasing them had passed by. Once she was sure the coast was clear and the lecture hall was empty, they slipped inside.

As soon as they entered, Elysia dropped down onto the floor, panting, “Are you some kind of celeb?”

Holden chuckled at her words, plopping down next to her and taking off his hat and mask. It was then that Elysia got a good look at his face. She had to admit he was pretty good–looking.

“My name’s Holden Evans,” Holden said, his voice steady.

Elysia shook her head, unimpressed. “Never heard of you. But seriously, why’d you drag me along?”

Holden was taken aback. He hadn’t expected her to ask that. He wasn’t sure how to explain.

He thought to himself, ‘Should I tell her that I was afraid I might never run into her again, so I had to pull her with me? That sounds pretty lame. Plus, she might think I’m some kind of creeper.

Seeing that he wasn’t responding, Elysia sighed and said, “Forget it. If you don’t want to say, I don’t need to know.”

I’m a generous person. No need for you to owe me

name?” Holden suddenly

don’t think we’ll cross paths again. A name’s just a

know,” Holden insisted, his

It was just name, after all. She figured there

the name to

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bewildered. They were meeting for the first time today, yet he acted like he’d known her for ages.

she suddenly remembered something. She turned back to him and warned, “This place isn’t safe to stay in for long. You should leave

for Holden’s response, she pushed the door open and walked

Holden’s agent, Wendy Faulkner, and his assistant, Mike

he was headed. I’m in the dark, too,” Mike said, his face a picture of worry.

with him?” Wendy snapped, her voice

to stay put…”

a wall, but then a thought hit her. “Find the school closest to us,” she ordered.

a flash, he had the scoop on nearby schools. The nearest was Milton

the phone up to Wendy and asked, “Wendy, you thinking we should roll to Milton School?”

gave a firm

Holden’s there?” Mike asked, his confusion written all over his face. He’d only recently joined Holden’s team and hadn’t quite caught up with all of

up her nose and explained, “Just remember. Wherever Holden goes, a school visit is a must.” Mike was about to dig deeper when

sigh of relief, glad Holden was right where they

to the back entrance of Milton School, and Holden jumped in the car,

that he didn’t look tired this time. Usually, he’d be in a sour mood after a school visit, needing a solid chunk of

first, Wendy was all confused. Schools were supposed to be these pure, awesome places. She couldn’t get her head around why he’d always

thought to herself, ‘Is school

world? Does it take more out

together. Holden would

but sadly, she was always under the weather and didn’t make it past

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