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?”

might let this slide since Emma used to belong to the Rosewood family, but it was clear

unable to offend either side. Emma had the support of Bella, but Scott clearly preferred Elysia. Caught in this tricky situation, the driver looked back at Elysia, who was studying Emma with

said, “Some people really lack self–awareness, being so bold yet totally clueless.”

a sad face, glancing at the driver as if about to cry. “It’s my fault; I didn’t mean

not look friendly; crossing her would surely lead

creeping onto her face. From the moment she decided to get in that car, she had planned

Elysia would seem unkind and stubborn. If Elysia let her stay, she could hitch a ride

for her trap added to Emma’s

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

car with Emma; there was no way she could stand breathing the same air as her. So, she was determined to

Emma really expect to sway the driver’s opinion?

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

that if Emma could manipulate how people felt, she could win over hearts with her own tactics, Elysia had plenty of chances while

residence, weaving through the beautiful garden and finally stopping at

her face full of worry. But when she saw Elysia, her expression pretended

spoke quietly, “Mrs. Rosewood, Emma has arrived and is waiting at

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

Scott. Still, with Emma already at

“Yes, Mrs. Rosewood,”

to the second floor, but hearing about Emma’s arrival changed her mind. She wondered how Emma could have the

had cooked up several schemes for today. She was looking forward to watching how

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

embraced her, wiping away the tears. “Emma, what’s