Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 165

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Thorne immediately understood the meaning behind Emma’s words–and he had to admit she had a point. If he hadn’t injured Bianca’s ankle, there was no way Elysia would be standing in the spotlight right now.

As he looked closely at the two girls, he had to acknowledge the truth. Emma might be quite beautiful, but compared to Elysia, she was overshadowed in both looks and presence.

He thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be amazing to have Elysia in my hands for a couple of days? No, not just a couple–maybe half a month. I have to enjoy her properly.

Before Emma could say anything more, Thorne had already gotten to his feet and started walking down from the stands. Emma curled her lips into a smirk. Once Elysia ended up in Thorne’s grasp, she wouldn’t be able to mess with her.

The student union members were still in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief. They thought, ‘How has Elysia managed this in just a few days?‘

Elena, however, showed no such surprise. It was as if she had known this outcome all along. She smiled faintly and was about to step forward when she noticed a tall man moving ahead of her.

She frowned as she watched the slightly overweight boy stand in front of Elysia, his expression filled with lecherous intent. Without hesitation, she quickened her pace and stepped up beside Elysia.

Thorne’s eyes lit up at the sight of another pretty girl joining the scene. Just the thought of having them together had him practically drooling.

He hastily wiped the corner of his mouth and turned his gaze back to Elysia. “Don’t you think you owe me a bit of gratitude?”

Elysia arched a brow, her tone icy. “Gratitude?”

“Exactly. If I hadn’t taken Bianca out of the picture, would you be standing here, basking in the spotlight?” said he.

Hearing that, Elysia finally recalled–Bianca’s injury had been the reason she took over the position at the last minute. She thought, ‘So, it turned out Thorne was behind it?‘ Her gaze locked onto him, piercing and unyielding.

Thorne shifted uncomfortably under her scrutiny. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

He liked to think he feared nothing, but facing Elysia, he couldn’t shake the unease creeping up his spine. There was something about her–an intensity–that unsettled him in a way he couldn’t explain.

“You want me to thank you, right? Fine.” Elysia’s tone carried a teasing edge.

a chill ran down his spine. He felt that Elysia’s words weren’t as simple as they seemed, and she had that air about her–definitely not someone to

he quickly brushed it off. With his notorious reputation

his confidence. “So, how do you want to

It was clear from her icy expression that once Elysia

for her calm and

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she figured it would be quicker to let Elysia handle this. She could wrap

playful.

the moon. He thought, ‘Does this mean she is going to hold my hand?‘

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he extended his hand towards her. Elysia, glancing at his rough hand, smiled sweetly and

was far more delicate than Emma’s. Just as he was about to reach out and touch it with his other

as cold sweat broke

into silence. They thought, “That’s Thorne, the school bully! How dare

roared, using all his strength to

didn’t even flinch as if she hadn’t

feel sorry now?”

as she applied more pressure. She wasn’t the one

only then that Thorne’s fellows snapped out of their shock. Seeing him being held hostage, they immediately leaped down from the stage. In just a few strides, they surrounded Elysia and

“Elysia, let

go

of him!”

won’t beat

“Go ahead, but if you take one step forward, I’ll

through the air. Thorne’s fellows exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of their next

you should remind them a bit.” Her tone remained casual, but the added pressure

he finally roared, “Go away, all

men hesitated, looking at each other in confusion. Someone said,