Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 156

Chapter 156

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At that moment, Elysia was just leaving school when she spotted Zane waiting outside. A gentle smile appeared on her face as she approached him and asked, “Are you here to pick up Alice?”

Zane nodded. “Yeah. I heard you’re heading to Iskoria Villa today, right?”

Elysia nodded, “I’ve got an appointment with Mr. Hartley. We agreed on four days a week, and I need to check in with him regularly.”

Zane said, “Well, lucky for you, I’m heading there too. I can give you a ride.

Elysia said, “Thanks, Zane.”

Ever since she became Vincent’s student, Elysia hadn’t had the chance to properly learn from him. Vincent wasn’t happy about that. He said she was wasting her potential and made a few strict rules–like requiring her to show up at least four

times a week.

As Alice exited the school gates, she was a little surprised to see Zane waiting for her because normally, Zane sent his assistant to pick her up, but today he was here in person.

However, when she noticed Elysia standing beside him, it clicked. Clearly, Zane had come himself to pick her up–just because of Elysia.

“Hi, Zane, Elysia,” Alice walked up to them with a sweet smile.

“Alright, get in,” Zane said. Alice rolled her eyes but obediently climbed into the back seat.

The three of them settled into the car, and it drove smoothly down the road. Alice stared out the window, thinking this route seemed familiar–it was the way to Vincent’s house. She glanced over at Zane. “Are we going to Vincent’s?”

Zane said, “Yeah.”

Alice frowned, a little puzzled. She thought, ‘Zane is acting weird. Normally, he avoids visiting Vincent, but this time he is heading there himself. She turned to Elysia, and it all clicked.

student, so it is clear now. Zane has come to pick her up because she is going to Iskoria Villa, and he tagged along to drop

villa. As soon as the door opened, Alice bolted inside and rushed toward the elderly man.

smiling warmly. “I missed you too, Alice. Why haven’t

pouted. “I’ve wanted to, but school has been so busy lately. I just haven’t had the time.”

to Elysia and Zane standing at the door. His expression immediately

felt a bit awkward at his tone and gave a sheepish

snorted. “If I didn’t set a schedule for you, you wouldn’t even show any initiative. You

am. Please don’t be mad, Mr. Hartley,” Elysia said, stepping forward and hooking her arm around

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“Fine, smart girl. How can I even stay mad

you won’t.” Elysia

smiled and led Elysia to his studio, not sparing Zane a glance the entire time.

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but feel sympathy for Zane. He thought, ‘It wasn’t fair. They were both close to Vincent, but look at how he treated Zane! Even Elysia got more attention

emergency room. The Davis family anxiously paced outside, waiting for news. Robert was slumped on the floor, his once–energetic self now drained and unrecognizable. His hands gripped his head as tears streamed down

wave of fear

The last time she was in the hospital, it had nearly terrified her to death.

three of them, for the first time, felt

looked at their hopeful faces, his own expression grave. “I’m so sorry. We did everything we could.” He bowed deeply before them.

to the ground. Nora was quick to catch her, but her tears came rushing out uncontrollably. “Mom, hold

reality hit her hard. It hadn’t even been a month since she returned, and she hadn’t even had the chance to truly spend time with

had come back earlier or never left the country in the

much she wished she could turn back

who loved her the most. Her heart ached with the realization that he was gone, and it felt like

on the floor, his eyes hollow and lifeless. He wondered, ‘If only I hadn’t stepped out, maybe I could have noticed Dad’s condition earlier instead of waiting for the nurse to find him and rush him to

room.‘

he felt responsible for Matthew’s death. They had planned to hire a care worker, but he insisted on taking care of