Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 132 About twenty minutes later, a black sedan pulled up in front of the hospital. Robert got out of the car, took a few steps forward, and then turned around. Leaning against the car window, he finally said, “Thank you.” When he saw Elysia nod in response, he walked away. “Ms. Rosewood, are you heading home?” the driver asked. “No, I’m going to the Scented Garden,” she replied. The driver started the engine and drove towards the Scented Garden. Although he didn’t know why Elysia wanted to go there, he remembered how she had handled things in the past, so he didn’t ask questions. After all, he was just the driver, focused on doing his job. When they arrived at the Scented Garden, Elysia got out of the car and walked inside. The receptionist saw her and broke into a smile. “Ms. Rosewood, please wait; Ms. Gordon will be here shortly.” Elysia nodded quietly. Just then, Nicole walked in with her high heels clicking on the floor, exuding confidence. “Why are you here so early?” she asked. “I happen to have some free time,” Elysia said. Nicole nodded and put an arm around Elysia as they walked together. “Ms. Gordon is especially nice to Ms. Rosewood,” one of the receptionists commented, watching them with envy. “Ms. Rosewood owns half of this place,” another receptionist chimed in. “What?” “You’re new here, so it’s fair you don’t know. I was here for quite a while before discovering that. I’m not completely sure about the details, but just remember, don’t cross Ms. Rosewood.” The new girl nodded. Nicole led Elysia into an office, turned a statue on a bookshelf, and unlocked a hidden compartment. “Go on in.” Elysia stepped in without hesitation. She noticed the neatly arranged boxes and casually opened one, finding a collection of jewelry boxes in various sizes. She lifted the top box and found a bracelet. Setting it aside, she opened another box and found a jewelry case containing a complete diamond set. Nicole clicked her tongue. “Is Jack planning to open a jewelry store for you? There’s so much here; can you even wear it all?” “If I can’t wear it all, aren’t you here to help?” Elysia replied with a light smile. “Feel free to choose.” Nicole sighed. “Forget it. This is a gift from Jack; I don’t want any part of it.” She then pulled two envelope files from a drawer and handed them to Elysia. “These are from Leo and Max.” When Elysia opened the envelopes, she found documents related to an island and an amusement park. Nicole’s eyes sparkled with interest. “Elysia, can I now call you the island owner?” Elysia chuckled. “Why not call me the park owner instead? I’ll invite you to enjoy my amusement park one day.” “I’m not interested. Amusement parks are for kids; do I look that childish?” Nicole rolled her eyes. “Does Max have some 1/3 1601 Thu, 13 Feb Chapter 132 misunderstanding about you? Why else would he send you such a gift? You don’t seem particularly childish.” “Just think, if Max heard you say that-” At that, Nicole quickly said, “Elysia, you’re my best friend.” Seeing the mischievous smile on Elysia’s face, Nicole felt a shiver run down her spine and quickly raised a hand to stop her. “Don’t look at me like that; I’ll keep it a secret.” “You are the best.” “Stop flattering me; I’m leaving now.” “Wait! You aren’t taking any of this with you?” Elysia looked at the boxes. ‘Where should I put them? The Rosewood residence? What if they get stolen? I don’t want these items connected to the Rosewood family in any way! Elysia said, “It’s too much to carry; I’ll leave them here for now and figure it out later.” “Oh, that works. My place has plenty of space; store them here if you want.” Elysia agreed, getting ready to leave when Nicole called out to her again. “Wait a second.” Elysia raised an eyebrow. “Is there something else?” “There’s something you should know,” Nicole said, stepping closer to hug her. “Did you see today’s trending news?” “What trending news?” Nicole said, “I knew it. You haven’t checked. The Davis family is in trouble; Matthew has been accused of plagiarism, and their family business is facing a financial crisis. “My friend who works for them said Matthew was admitted to the hospital this afternoon; it looks like the Davis family really is facing a tough time. “Do you think this is retribution for them? They’ve tried to hurt you before. Now they’re facing the consequences. Isn’t it so satisfying?” Hearing Nicole’s words, Elysia recalled how she rushed Robert to the hospital earlier. Now, she understood why he had seemed so anxious. Elysia thought, ‘Can this be just a coincidence? The Davis family has financial issues at the same time that Matthew’s plagiarism is exposed? If this isn’t planned, it really can be retribution, as Nicole said. Still, something felt off. The Davis family might have offended someone. Elysia thought deeply, knowing that such a significant plan must be beyond what the Davis family could pull off. But in Sivro, few could challenge the Davis family. Despite their small size, the family held a strong academic reputation. Anyone trying to undermine them would need to consider their own strength first. Surely, whoever could take on the Davis family was someone that others in Sivro wouldn’t dare provoke. ‘Who?‘ Her mind instinctively turned to some influential families. The Shelton family, known for their educational achievements and cultural roots, wouldn’t likely be involved. The Evans family had no reason to do so. As for the Hartley family, Elysia recalled Zane and the incident at the birthday party. 2/3 16:01 Thu, 13 Feb Chapter 132 She wondered if Zane was avenging her. Seeing Elysia lost in thought, Nicole poked her gently, “What is going on in that head of yours? Elysia snapped back to reality, her voice calm. “Nothing, I’m leaving now. With that, she walked out, Nicole stood there, surprised. She had expected Elysia to be excited. Instead, she found Elysia so calm. It made Nicole feel like she was the childish one. Nicole thought, ‘I have to stay composed and not act too excited. Elysia is a miracle; even at such a young age, her maturity surpasses that of most people! Once back at the Rosewood residence, Elysia went straight to her room. After a lot of thinking, she finally pulled out her phone and called Zane. As soon as he saw her name on the screen, Zane’s excitement showed as he answered, “Elysia.” “Zane, were you the one behind the trouble for the Davis family?” Even though it sounded like a question, her tone held certainty. Zane’s brow furrowed slightly, surprised that Elysia figured it out so quickly. “Elysia, if I say yes, will you be scared of me?