Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 188

Chapter 188

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When Elysia agreed, Holden couldn’t help but smile, a wave of joy bubbling up inside him. He knew she wouldn’t just throw away their friendship like that.

After hanging up, his confidence soared, and even his glances at Fabian and Javier had a tinge of bragging in them.

“You better bring Elysia back,” Fabian said in a low voice.

Holden waved him off. “Don’t worry! I’ve got this handled.”

The door to Arcanum House swung open again, this time wide open. A familiar face appeared–Mike stood at the entrance, bowing slightly. “Mr. Holden, the boss wants to see you.”

Proudly, Holden strolled inside.

Javier watched his back, looking skeptical. “You really think this guy can pull it off? He seems so unreliable.

“Can’t say for sure,” Mike replied, stepping back and giving a polite nod to the two waiting outside before shutting the door.

Leading him down the path, Mike took Holden to Elysia’s small courtyard. But when Holden caught sight of Elysia sitting by the stone table, he paused mid–step.

Seeing her this time felt different than before. They weren’t just friends anymore–they were family. Elysia was his sister

now.

“Elysia, it’s been a while,” Holden said, a gentle smile crossing his face.

Instead of the warm welcome he hoped for, Elysia looked at him with a flat expression. “Yes, it has. Please, have a seat, Mr. Evans.”

“Elysia, are you really going to be this distant?” he pressed.

“We’re nothing more than ordinary friends. You helped me once, but I’ve repaid that favor. We’re even now,” she replied coolly, her eyes not wavering.

a moment. “What do you mean we’re even? Elysia, we should never feel that way about each other. You’re

finish, Elysia interrupted, “Mr. Evans, if you’re here to discuss this,

then that Elysia was clearly rejecting the Evans family. If being tough wasn’t working, he’d need

tactics.

let a soft smile float to his lips, shifting his approach. “Alright, we won’t talk about

coffee, he gulped it down and said, “You don’t understand, I rushed

can’t be this heartless. Just because my last name is Evans, you won’t even let me have a sip of water? Good thing I’m cheeky,

him

shocked.

about to be kicked out, but now he’s just chilling

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Holden’s transformation. For someone nicknamed ‘the

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there? Totally not my vibe. If they say anything rude

going to miss the chance to win some brownie points with his sister. As for those two guys outside, well, they always picked on him.

more when Elysia cut him off, raising her hand. “Mr. Evans, if you don’t have anything

“Elysia, I came all the way from Jorlandia just to

other

was at a loss

raised an eyebrow. From the rumors, he seemed like a different person than what she’d expected. Guess not everything you hear

of Arcanum House, but ultimately, she couldn’t bring herself to do it. Despite all that past tension, there

options, she reluctantly let

House didn’t budge. They guessed that Holden must have been stuck inside, which was better than being

we still waiting?” Zane asked,

we’ve got stuff to do back home,” Holden replied, his gaze serious. With that, he pulled open the car

and hopped into the passenger seat. “So, where

“Rosewood residence.”

thinks they can just pretend to be my sister’s