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.

his spine. He felt that Elysia’s words weren’t as simple as they

brushed it off. With his notorious reputation at school, no one would

do you want to thank me? How

time, shot him a cold glare as he taunted her. It was clear from

president, Elena was known for her calm and

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own hands, she figured it would be quicker to let Elysia

yet playful. “Sure, give me your hand.”

practically over the moon. He thought, ‘Does this mean she is going to

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Elysia, glancing at his rough hand, smiled sweetly and reached out to place her hand

than Emma’s. Just as he was about to reach out and touch it with his other hand, a sharp pain shot through

cold sweat broke out on

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

Thorne roared, using

as if she hadn’t heard him. “Do

feel sorry now?”

applied more pressure. She wasn’t the one in pain–she had all the time in the world.

snapped out of their shock. Seeing him being held hostage, they immediately leaped down from the stage. In just a few strides,

“Elysia, let

go

of him!”

we won’t beat

unfazed with a faint smile. “Go ahead, but if you take one

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

“Thorne, your little puppies aren’t very bright. Maybe you should remind them a bit.” Her tone remained casual,

it anymore. Gritting his teeth, he finally roared,

hesitated, looking at each other in confusion. Someone said, “He just