Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 123

Chapter 123

The afternoon’s test was math. Math requires little writing, and Elysia’s response time was noticeably faster than during the earlier language test.

After about thirty minutes of working on the paper, she put down her pen and started resting her head on the desk, giving in to sleep. Ava looked over at her, admiring such a genius.

When the math test ended, Elysia stretched lazily, looking relaxed as she and Ava walked out of the school gates and climbed into the Rosewood family’s car.

But she was greeted by an unwelcome sight that made her frown in frustration. “What are you doing here? Elysia snapped.

“Why shouldn’t I be here?” Emma replied, her tone quite bold and confident.

The driver, noticing the tension, tried to mediate. “Elysia-”

Elysia shot him a sharp look, causing him to quickly say, “Emma wanted to visit your house, and she asked for my help in getting her here.”

Emma’s face briefly froze when she heard that, her hands clenched into fists. Just wait. Soon enough, Elysia will find it impossible to keep up her arrogance!’

“What makes you think you’re allowed to help her? Should I remind you of your position?” Elysia challenged.

“I just thought that since she was Ms. Rosewood, I should help her. If I don’t comply, Mrs. Rosewood might—* ·

“Mrs. Rosewood might be difficult to deal with, but do you really think it would be any easier with Mr. Rosewood?” Elysia interrupted, her tone icy.

After a moment of silence, she continued, “The person you’re supposed to bring home is the real heiress of the Rosewood family. Don’t think you can just bring anyone into this car. What if something went wrong? Would you take the blame?”

he thought Elysia might let this slide since Emma used to belong to the Rosewood family, but

Elysia. Caught in this tricky situation, the driver looked back at Elysia, who was

lack self–awareness, being so bold yet

driver as if about to cry. “It’s my fault; I didn’t mean to complicate things for you. I’ll leave right away.” With that, she began to open the car

when he noticed Elysia sitting in the back. She did not look friendly; crossing her would surely

a smile creeping onto her face. From the moment she decided to get in

unkind and stubborn. If Elysia let her stay, she

trap added to Emma’s delight. ‘What would others think

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already clear to Elysia. The moment Elysia spotted Emma in the car, she saw right through every thought

she could stand breathing the same air as her. So, she was determined to have Emma removed

really expect to sway the driver’s opinion? As the master of the house, I couldn’t care less about

doesn’t need to fear opposing opinions, no matter how loud they are. Did she honestly think this could ruin my image? Such a thought is laughable

over hearts with her own tactics, Elysia had plenty of chances while living in the Rosewood residence, while

and finally stopping at the grand entrance, Elysia opened the car door and stepped

she entered the living room, Mary rushed in, her face full of worry.

who was sitting on the sofa, and spoke quietly, “Mrs. Rosewood, Emma has arrived and is

heard her, and her eyebrows knitted together at how quickly Emma had shown up. After Mary’s message,

could reignite the tensions in Emma’s relationship with Scott. Still, with Emma already at the

“Yes, Mrs. Rosewood,”

arrival changed her mind. She wondered how Emma could have

had cooked up several schemes for

sat down, crossing her legs and bracing herself for the drama. Bella gave her a side glance but said nothing.

away the tears. “Emma,