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.

to pick her up because she is going to Iskoria Villa, and he tagged along

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

hair, smiling warmly. “I missed you too, Alice. Why haven’t you come to visit in

been so busy lately. I just haven’t had

his gaze shifted to Elysia and Zane standing at the door. His expression immediately changed. “Elysia, do

at his tone and gave a sheepish smile. “I do, Mr. Hartley.”

didn’t set a schedule for you, you wouldn’t even

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

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How can I even stay mad at you?”

won’t.” Elysia smiled.

his studio, not sparing Zane a glance the

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to Vincent, but look at how

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 his

sent a wave of

feeling extremely anxious. The last time she was in the hospital, it had nearly terrified her to death. Now, a few days later, she was back here

for the first time, felt a glimmer

their hopeful faces, his own expression grave. “I’m so sorry. We did

crumpled to the ground. Nora was quick to catch her, but

pain of the reality hit her hard. It hadn’t even been a month since she returned, and she hadn’t

never left the country in the first place, would I have had more

matter how much she wished she could turn back time,

the most. Her heart ached with the realization that he was gone, and it felt like a part

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.‘

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