Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Elysia had just finished a painting and was about to wash her hands for dinner when the doorbell of Iskoria Villa rang. Since Faelan was busy in the kitchen, she quickly wiped her hands and rushed to open the door.

As soon as she opened it, she froze. “Zane, what are you doing here?”

“I was just passing by and thought I’d stop by to see Grandpa. Aren’t you happy to see me?” Zane asked with a playful smile.

“Oh, welcome! How could I be unhappy?” Elysia quickly stepped aside, gesturing for Zane to come in. “Have you had dinner yet?*

Zane said, “Not yet.”

Elysia smiled. “Perfect. Faelan made a feast.”

Faelan, hearing the noise, came out of the kitchen with a tray in hand. When he saw Zane, he looked a bit surprised. “Mr. Hartley? What brings you here?”

Faelan sounded a little surprised when he realized the usually elusive Zane had been coming around a lot recently. He turned to look at Elysia and found that every time she was around, Zane was sure to show up.

As a guess crossed his mind, Faelan couldn’t help but smile. He thought, ‘It seems Mr. Hartley isn’t entirely clueless–he acts in time. If he keeps doing this, he will soon get Elysia‘

Thinking this, Faelan flashed a grin and said, “Mr. Hartley, please have a seat.” He then went back to the kitchen to bring out two more dishes before heading to the studio to call Vincent for dinner.

However, when Vincent saw Zane, he frowned slightly. He then pulled out a chair and sat down. “How come you have time to visit?*

“I was just passing by and thought I’d stop by to check on you,” Zane replied as he poured Vincent a cup of tea.

Vincent didn’t say much. He knew Zane too well–he was obviously here for Elysia, and if he could win her over soon, it would settle one of his long–held wishes.

at Iskoria Villa, Zane drove Elysia back to the

a figure acting suspiciously

someone was approaching, and when she turned around, their gazes met. Emma panicked and almost ran, but before she could lift her foot, she was stopped by Elysia. “What are you doing

there was no way out. She forced herself to calm down and turned around, putting on a casual look. “L… I was just taking a walk.

frowned and thought, ‘Does she think she could fool me? What kind of walk could someone take from a suburban villa all the way here? With that look, she was clearly

tell me the truth. Otherwise…” Elysia glanced at Emma’s uninjured hand, her tone playful but chilling.

come here to find out if Elysia had been kicked out, but after looking around, she couldn’t

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approach a servant to ask, Elysia appeared behind her. The way Elysia looked didn’t seem like someone

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She thought, “With her falling out with the Ludwig family, how could

Elysia crossed her arms and took a few

from Elysia, Emma steeled herself. After all, they had already burned their bridges, and there was no turning back. Gathering her courage, she

are you saying? Why would I be kicked out?”

could you not? You offended the Ludwig family. Didn’t Scott punish you?” Emma

Ludwig family. She had planned to issue a warning, but to her surprise, they hadn’t made any

A little discomfort was her goal here. “So what if I offended the Ludwig family? Dad loves me so much that

a little closer and whispered, “I suggest you leave quickly. If Dad sees you here, he might scold you again.”

sly smile played at the corners of Elysia’s lips,

but tremble. She

of the house without a second thought. However, Elysia had caused such a huge mess,

just because I’m adopted?‘

as she turned back to look at the villa, her eyes burning with hatred. She hated

definitely be mad. After all, ever since she had been kicked out of the Rosewood family, Scott had

couldn’t afford to anger him again, not if she wanted to avoid further