Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Emma was being led away by the police, and Bella hear wat in her throat. She couldn’t wrap her head around it. How had her daughter gotten tangled up in a murder investigation?

Berenger’s voice cut through the tension. “What the hell is going on**

His patience was long gone. He’d always tried to be understanding with Bella and Emma, but this was beyond anything he could’ve imagined. The police weren’t arresting people on a whim, especially not for murder. What could Emma have possibly done

“I don’t know,” Bella whispered, shaking her head as tears streamed down her cheeks. “Emma couldn’t have killed anyone. There must be some mistake.”

“How can you still be so naive?” Berenger’s frustration boiled over. “Do you think the police arrest people without evidence? There has to be a reason they took her.”

“Bella, look at your own daughter! Just like her real father! Well, makes sense. He’s a complete-”

The word “rapist” was caught in Berenger’s throat; he just couldn’t bring himself to say it because it was hurtful

Bella always saw this event as a nightmare, and mentioning those words would undoubtedly hurt her. Even though Bella had made many mistakes in the past, Berenger still valued the sliver of family connection they shared.

Bella’s eyes widened, and she stared ahead blankly. She didn’t need to hear the words to know what he was thinking. It was about Emma’s father–something Bella had tried to bury deep in the past.

She let out a cold, bitter laugh. After all these years, even her own brother couldn’t hide his contempt for her. She had lived most of her life, only to end up like this–a pariah, despised by everyone.

She wiped her tears and looked at Berenger. “You’ve done enough for me. I won’t be a burden anymore.” She got up from the floor, her legs trembling, and stumbled out of the room.

Berenger wanted to stop her, but he was at a loss for words. Maybe it was better to let her go and cool off alone.

Bella and Emma, and now this. If Emma was capable of something so terrible, who knew what else she

respectable in Shecrity–such a scandal never happens. Ever since Bella and Emma have come to us, disasters have been coming to us as

your heart race. Everyone sat there, lost

first question. “She’s doing great,” he replied, his voice steady. “You want

“Are you coming with us, or staying here to

“Wherever you go, I’m there,” he said. “And honestly, I haven’t seen Juliet in ages. I’d love to

on her

Berenger said, his tone gentle, “nothing is more important than you.”

Odalyn teased, but there was a warmth in her voice. She stood up, heading for the

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right behind her.

them leave. He felt like an order, a spare part of dieir dynamir. His parents were

of Arcanum House, and there was no way he parents would guess that. If he took them there, her

needed to get Elysia’s permission before

scrolled through his contacts until he found Elysia’s name. But when he called, it

to voicemail.

another way to reach her. Maybe they could meet at Arcanum House, or somewhere else entirely. He needed

flicked to the door, but his phone remained stubbornly silent. He felt a pang of loneliness. His parents hadn’t even noticed he wasn’t following them. If he didn’t hurry, they’d probably leave without him. It was

and hurried outside,

entrance.

saw Odalyn standing by the curb, talking on the phone. At