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.

friends to argue and make up quickly. But if one were to talk about surprising news, Emma’s recent rumors were

after her reputation as the pure–hearted girl had taken a hit. A boy playfully said

she could say no, he continued, “Is

exclaimed, fiercely defending her, “Emma has never done any of those things!” However, Natalie’s harsh words only gave others the impression that Emma was guilty, and that Natalie was trying to

up.

force a gentle smile as she softly said,

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You all shouldn’t spread rumors!” Mia

smile, Emma said, “I understand there are many misconceptions about me. Honestly, I was really upset

that if I haven’t done anything

implying that someone is behind the online rumors, trying to bring her down? But who would go that far? If Emma falters, Elysia

bold enough to voice their thoughts. In the past, they might have, but with Emma’s character being put into question, staying silent seemed

up into a sly smile. “I heard Vincent is coming to the school to select apprentices I’ve submitted one of my artworks. If nothing goes wrong, I should qualify

to say that with such confidence? Is

she felt unsure. Her comment was a move to divert attention from the negativity directed at her because of

didn’t know about Emma’s submission, were surprised. “Emma, you

lit up. “Of course! I didn’t get

amazing! To casually create a painting and

Mia a glare. “Please choose your words wisely; she hasn’t become Vincent’s

there’s no

“Brainless.”

brainless?” Mia snapped back, ready

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

“Emma…”

can