Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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saw a middle–aged woman at Grace’s desk, packing up her As Elysia and Ava walked into the classroom, they immediatel books while complaining, “What’s the point of going to school? You’ll get married anyway. Stop wasting my money!”

The woman tossed the books in her hand, her face full of disdain. “Even if you sold them as scrap paper, you wouldn’t get much money. It’s all a waste!”

The woman had bad skin and salt–and–pepper hair. It was clear that she was poor.

Grace stood by, her fingers turning white from clenching her fists. She finally mustered the courage to yell back, “These books didn’t cost you a penny. I bought them with the money I earned from my part–time jobs.”

“Oh, so you think you’re all grown up now, huh?” the woman sneered. “The money you earned should be mine. No wonder the money you give me keeps getting less and less. You’re hiding it, aren’t you?”

“That’s my money! My scholarships, my living allowances, and every penny I’ve earned–I’ve given it all to you. What more do you want from me?”

The woman’s face turned red with anger, and she slapped Grace across the face. “Nothing you have is yours. Every single thing about you is because of me. You’re nothing but a money pit, an ungrateful brat,” With that, the woman spat.

Ava, witnessing this, moved closer to Elysia and whispered, “I can’t believe Grace’s mom is like this.”

Grace hung her head low. Her self–esteem was already shattered.

going to find a matchmaker and get you married off. At least I’ll get some

oney

around gasped in shock. They had heard of such

pang of sympathy

Her eyes were full of hatred as she glared at the woman. Her life was so unfair. She had

with rage. She couldn’t stay in this place a moment longer. She was about to storm out when she saw Elysia

a cold, bloodthirsty look. It was

stepped in front of

Elysia pulled Ava behind her. Grace was like a rabid dog right now. No one knew what she

figure standing in front of her, worried. She was supposed to protect

train harder and become stronger so

of them, then her gaze fell on Ava. She sneered, “I actually feel sorry for you. You’re already so ordinary, yet you’re overshadowed by someone

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wants to be friends with you? She’s just using you as a foil to make herself shine

she really considered you a friend, she wouldn’t have become Vincent’s last disciple. She

Grace’s words. They trusted Elysia’s character, but what Grace said made

was that kind of person. And regarding the matter of being Vincent’s last disciple, if Elysia truly valued Ava as a friend, she should have said no. Ava saw the mixed expressions on everyone’s faces and the probing looks they were giving Elysia. She panicked instantly. She shouted at everyone, “What are you thinking? Can’t you see that Grace is just

wasn’t about to back down. “Do you think everyone is as selfish, narrow–minded, and morally corrupt as you are?