Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 117

Chapter 117

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“Frank, you’re just joking. I was just lucky to meet Mr. Hartley, It’s not like I’m really something,” Nora said modestly.

Frank waved his hand. “Nora, you’re too humble. Everyone in Sivro knows Mr. Hartley, but not many can call him a friend.

“The fact that he considers you a friend shows he sees something in you. What that means for your future is clear. It proves you’re truly exceptional.

“Maybe one day you’ll rise to great heights and bring our family even more success. You’re truly the most promising child.”

Hearing Frank’s praise, Rachel’s face softened into a gentle smile. Every parent wanted their child to be recognized for their achievements.

But she knew better than to show her true feelings openly. She glanced at Frank and smiled, “Stop praising Nora so much. She might get too proud. After all, being favored by Mr. Hartley is a blessing. What happens next depends on her own efforts.”

“That’s right, Frank, it’s not as exaggerated as you said. We’re just friends. I’m not as successful as you said.”

Frank pouted. “That’s highly possible. You’re very capable.”

Matthew coughed lightly, “Enough, Frank. Let’s not overdo it,” Even though he said so, he secretly agreed with Frank. They were in public, so it was important to keep things under control.

Frank scratched the back of his head and laughed. Vivian shook her head at his tendency to stir up trouble.

They got into their cars and left. At the same time, Elysia and the others were also exiting the restaurant.

“I’ll drive you home,” Zane said, his attention solely on Elysia and completely ignoring Justin, who was standing nearby. Elysia coughed twice, then looked at Justin and asked, “How are you going back? Why don’t you come with us?”

Justin’s expression softened, and he quickly replied, “My driver will be here soon,” He had no intention of joining them after being so blatantly ignored at dinner. He couldn’t bear to subject himself to further humiliation.

Elysia nodded. “Alright,” Then she left with Zane.

Elysia’s retreating figure until she got into the back seat

he turn away, feeling a strange sense of insignificance and helplessness. He had always been proud and aloof, but

had risen to the top of the

could be more accomplished, maybe he could be closer to

never be consumed by obsession or worry over someone, yet here he was, losing his composure. In the end, he was just a

“Sir.”

his senses from his contemplation. When he saw

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for keeping you waiting.”

anything and walked past

and didn’t dare to disturb Justin.

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today Justin seemed more distant.

Justin’s figure seemed lonelier and

Maybach, her

her and asked, “Why were you having dinner with Justin?”

“I borrowed his notes before and promised to treat him

think you mentioned you’d treat me to

to recall. She remembered promising him a meal as a thank–you for finding

team.

“Do you remember?”

I do. But doesn’t today count as treating you to a

You were treating Justin, and I just tagged along. It’s not

his tone hinting at a slight grievance. She looked at him quizzically, then nodded. “Alright, I’ll treat you to

“Deal.”

Residence, Zane went back to

The next morning.

felt the enthusiastic gazes of her classmates. She didn’t know

ran over from the bulletin board, her face beaming with joy.