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.

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

pulled up in front of Iskoria Villa and got out, walking toward Vincent’s villa. As soon as the door opened,

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

been so busy lately. I just haven’t had

are more important,” Vincent said before his gaze shifted to Elysia and Zane standing at the door.

bit awkward at his tone and gave a sheepish smile.

“If I didn’t set a schedule for you, you wouldn’t even

Hartley,” Elysia said,

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at her. “Fine, smart girl. How can I even

know you won’t.”

smiled and led Elysia to his studio, not sparing Zane a glance

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close to Vincent, but look at how he treated Zane! Even Elysia

Robert was slumped on the floor, his once–energetic self now drained and unrecognizable. His

Matthew’s condition sent a wave of fear crashing over Robert. He couldn’t stop trembling.

had nearly terrified her to death. Now, a few days later, she was back here again. She couldn’t imagine what she would

light outside the operating room went out, and the three of them, for the first time, felt a glimmer of hope. Rachel rushed forward and asked, “Doctor, how is my husband? Is

grave. “I’m so sorry. We did everything we could.” He bowed deeply before them.

crumpled to the ground. Nora was quick to

sobs grew louder, and the pain of the 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 Matthew.

left the country in the first place, would I

she could

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

out, maybe I could have noticed Dad’s condition earlier instead of waiting for the nurse to

room.‘

it was his fault. He thought it would be okay to 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