Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Elysia couldn’t help but think to herself, ‘Seriously? How embarrassing! I really need to get over this habit of having my heart race every time a handsome guy is around.’

“Don’t you like the food here?” Zane asked, noticing that she hadn’t touched her food. He was about to call the waiter to bring a new menu and switch the dishes out, but Elysia snapped back to reality.

She saw his gesture and quickly waved her hand. “No need. I really like it.”

Stellar Restaurant was famous in Sivro and even throughout Clusia. The prices here were beyond what most people could afford.

Zane had gone all out for this meal. He had booked the entire restaurant just for the two of them and had selected their signature dishes.

While the cost didn’t matter to people like them, there was no way they could finish so much food with just the two of them.

And obviously, Zane had probably done his homework on her eating preferences. Although he claimed he didn’t know what she liked, the dishes were tailored to her taste.

“I’m glad you like it,” Zane said with a smile as he picked up a piece of salmon and placed it on her plate. “Try this.”

Elysia picked it up and placed it in her mouth, savoring the fresh fish.

The autumn night in Sivro was freezing. As they left the restaurant, the cold wind hit them, ruffling Elysia’s loose hair. She shivered involuntarily. Noticing this, Zane took off his black coat and draped it over her shoulders. Elysia was about to refuse when he gently pressed her hand down to stop her from taking the coat off. His voice was smooth and magnetic. “Don’t.”

The brief touch lasted only three seconds, but Elysia froze, staring after him.

As she watched Zane walking ahead, she quickly jogged to catch up. The faint minty scent from his coat filled the air, and her heart seemed to skip a beat. “The size for the dress…”

“I’ll send it to you later. Come on, I’ll give you a ride home,” said Zane.

Elysia nodded. “Okay.”

The atmosphere fell into a quiet lull, neither of them speaking again as they continued walking side by side. When they reached the black Maybach, Elysia was about to open the backseat door, but Zane stopped her. “Sit in the front.”

Elysia said, “The passenger seat?”

“Yeah. If you sit in the back, I’ll feel like a chauffeur,” said he.

Elysia looked at Zane with a playful grin. “Mr. Hartley, you don’t have a girlfriend, do you?”

an eyebrow, “Do

I’m still

smile. “You’re right. You’re too young to be dating. Now get in the car.”

sat down. Zane slid into the driver’s seat, started the car, and smoothly drove down

“With such a handsome look, Mr. Hartley, there must be a lot of girls who like you. How come you’re still

me Mr. Hartley,” said

you? Zane? No, that sounds too

Zane frowned. “I’m just a little

sure?” asked

said, “I’m only twenty–seven.”

You’re way older than me,

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looking playful.

your elder

said, “Elder

“Yeah,” said Zane.

going to do that. She quickly turned her head

fell into a quiet lull. Zane glanced at her, smiling and thinking, ‘She is an interesting

Elysia handed his coat back to him, softly

leave until she was completely out

clearly, she could tell from the way Elysia looked

family–turns out she had a thing for that type.

be happy for long. It won’t take long before you ruin your reputation and become a disgrace in the

morning was the anniversary celebration at Milton School. The school’s anniversary event was always scheduled in the morning, with regular classes resuming in

grabbed her hand, pulling her

thought, ‘What is wrong with Ava?‘ She couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and ask, “It’s just an anniversary celebration.

excited, but not for the anniversary itself… it’s because…” Ava

“What’s

got a stitch.” Ava explained before quickly adding, “I just wanted to get a good spot to watch my crush

said, “Your crush?”

the school invited Holden to be the opening guest. I heard he was busy, so he originally turned it down,

a moment. ‘Holden? Is he the same guy who pulled me along last