Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 91

After Elysia explained herself, Scott finally nodded in agreement. Elysia made a good point; if that rumor spread, it would be very embarrassing for him.

With the matter settled, talking about it more would be pointless. Scott thought, ‘At least Elysia has a strong connection with Zane, which might prove useful after all!

Without saying another word, Scott returned to his study with a serious expression. Seeing this, Elysia went back to her own

om. She pulled out her phone and called Nicole. In about two seconds, the call connected.

“Elysia, what a surprise to hear from you!” Nicole’s voice sounded happy.

Elysia frowned slightly. “Did you not realize I was calling for a reason?”

Nicole was confused. “What reason?”

You were supposed to find a guy who does interior design for me–how did you end up involving Zane?”

“Zane? I never talked to him directly, but I did mention it to Jeremy. He must have told Zane. No wonder he was so agreeable then!”

Only then did Nicole seem to understand. “Elysia, are you saying Zane has everything set up for you?”

Before Elysia could respond, Nicole went on, “You are special to him. In all the time I’ve known him, this is the first time he’s been so attentive to a girl!

“Elysia, what will the elders do if they find out Zane likes you? Will they be mad or happy?” Nicole asked, excitement clear in

her voice.

Elysia went quiet. She thought, ‘If the elders find out… What was I thinking? This isn’t even certain! Why am I imagining how they’d react if Zane became my boyfriend?

‘Nicole has completely led me astray! What on earth am I thinking?”

kept chatting. “Elysia,

“Yes.”

hit him or happily welcome him?”

thinking the conversation was becoming ridiculous. “Enough!”

Are you getting anxious?”

“Of course not!”

each other? I

him…”

Just a moment ago, Nicole’s mention of “love” made her

warm.

mind wandered back to their first meeting in the principal’s office, where Zane wore a sleek black suit. Every

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time would slow down. ‘Is this what it feels like to love someone? Racing through her education, she hadn’t really thought

had regretted it, but later, she realized that school life wasn’t

call Zane. At that moment, Zane was busy with a video conference. When he saw her name pop up

said, “We’ll wrap up today’s meeting

wait for others‘ reactions and hung up, leaving them puzzled about what had caused his sudden change

grabbed his phone and quickly answered. His serious face softened as he said gently,

pause for a second before replying. “Thank you for

you don’t need to

“Let me

Zane could hardly contain his happiness, which showed on his face when he saw

smile like that was unusual. Alice wondered, ‘Is something miraculous happening, or has he found joy for some

asked, “Zane, is everything

Zane noticed her worried look, he quickly hid his smile, frowning.