Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 88

As the main characters left, the lively atmosphere faded, and the crowd slowly broke apart into small groups. Only Emma, Natalie, and Mia stayed.

An awkward silence hung around them until Natalie finally spoke, her voice filled with reproach. “Mia, how long are you going to stay mad at us? If this is about what happened in the hall, we’ve already said sorry. What else do you want?

If it weren’t for you, Emma wouldn’t have had to go through that humiliation! Emma could have just stayed out of it, but

e chose to step in because she was worried about you…”

As Natalie talked, Mia’s defenses started to break down. The truth was, she had felt touched the moment Emma stood up for her.

Now, hearing Natalie speak so honestly, Mia couldn’t hold back anymore and rushed forward to hug Emma. “I’m sorry, Emma. It’s my fault…”

A sly glint appeared in Emma’s eyes; she had achieved her goal. From the beginning, had it not been for the risk of losing such an important ally as Mia, Emma never intended to confront Elysia directly.

But now everything was sorted out. The only downside was the severe humiliation she had faced from Elysia to get there. Clenching her fists, Emma made a vow, ‘Elysia, I will make you pay for this!‘

Since being kicked out of the Rosewood family, she had done a lot of thinking and understood her previous innocence. She had thought her parents‘ love could protect her from any consequences, but reality had hit her hard.

With a wry smile inside, Emma reassured herself that when she got back to the Rosewood family, everything would change. Emma wrapped her arms around Mia, her voice shaking with emotion. “Mia, I’ve made mistakes too…”

Tears rolled down Mia’s cheeks. Watching the scene unfold, Natalie interjected, “I’m glad you two have cleared up your misunderstandings. Let’s not fight again in the future.”

“Okay,” Mia said, wiping her tears and smiling.

A hint of joy returned to Emma’s face as well. The three linked arms and walked into the classroom, surprising none of their classmates with their reunion.

After all, the three of them had always been inseparable, and despite their recent disagreements, their bond had prevailed.

if one were to talk about surprising

could bounce back so quickly after her reputation as the pure–hearted girl had taken a hit. A boy playfully said to Emma, “Emma, can I interview you?”

“Is it true that

any of those things!” However, Natalie’s harsh words only gave others the impression that Emma was guilty,

up.

cursed Natalie for being foolish in her head but managed to force a gentle smile as she softly said, “My innocence will be proven; time

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spread rumors!” Mia added.

understand there are many misconceptions about

while, but then I realized that if I haven’t done anything wrong, I won’t let anyone push

exchanged looks, thinking about what Emma had said. ‘Is she implying that someone is behind the online rumors, trying to bring her down? But who

looked at each other but none of them were bold enough to voice their thoughts. In the past, they might have, but

lingered, Emma’s lips turned up into a sly smile. “I heard Vincent is coming to the school to

such confidence? Is she overestimating

move to divert attention from the negativity directed at her because of the online fuss. She genuinely hoped that the artwork painted by

didn’t know about Emma’s submission,

didn’t get a chance to

amazing! To casually create a painting and become Vincent’s apprentice?”

shoot Mia a glare. “Please choose your

own business! Emma is special; there’s no way she won’t make it!”

“Brainless.”

are you calling brainless?” Mia snapped back, ready to

interrupted her, “Enough, Mia. It’s normal for

“Emma…”

I can handle