Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 225

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Torning to Odalyn and Berenger, Logan asked curiously. “So… are you guys not even a little shocked by who Elysia really is?” He emphasized his point with a gesture.

But both his parents looked genuinely confused. Odalyn tilted her head. “Who Elysia is? Why should we be shocked?”

Logan relaxed, realizing his mom had no idea. No wonder she was to calm.

He leaned back, letting out a sigh. Elysia being the owner of the Arcanum House was a big deal, and he couldn’t imagine his parents not being surprised. But maybe it was better to let Elysia reveal it herself.

Odalyn, however, wasn’t letting it go. She studied Logan closely. “What are you hiding from us?” she pressed.

Logan shook his head. “I swear, I’m not hiding anything” This secret was about Elysia, and he’d only share if she gave the okay

“Really nothing?” Odalyn asked skeptically.

Logan nodded earnestly. “Cross my heart.”

After a moment, she finally relented, though she still looked unconvinced.

At Arcanum House, Elysia was in the garden, casually tossing fish food into the pond, when Yuna approached from behind. Her voice was serious. “Boss, the police have arrested Emma.”

Elysia didn’t even pause, instead coaxing the fish with a playful flick of her wrist. Her mood seemed to lift. “Good. At least Robert is finally listening. Use your connections to keep that troublemaker locked up for a while longer.”

“Got it, Boss. And there’s news from the Rosewood Group,” Yuna added.

“Go on,” Elysia said, her interest piqued.

“The authorities visited Rosewood Group this morning and took Scott into custody.”

“Looks like the Rosewood Group is on its last legs,” Elysia mused.

Yuna

problem solved. Arrange

“Understood,” Yuna said.

demeanor

handed the fish food to Yuna. “Remember what I told you,” she

at the bottom of the stone steps. Her face lit up. “Berenger, Odalyn,” she exclaimed, running to hug Odalyn tightly. “I’ve

if Elysia were her own daughter. She patted Elysia’s back gently. “Let me get a good look at

Elysia pulled away,

tease. You look anything but strong

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more. You’ll blow away in the wind

Odalyn, you’re exaggerating.

and Logan watched the exchange, feeling a bit left out. It was almost as if they were invisible. The way Elysia and Odalyn interacted, anyone would think they were mother and daughter.

Elysia didn’t notice someone here,” Logan said, trying to

dramatically. “Odalyn, do you smell jealousy in

do, and it’s pretty strong,” Odalyn replied with a smirk.

that’s not fair. Elysia.” Logan protested. “Is this how you treat me?”

may

saying something.” Logan appealed to his father.

anything,” he said, trying to stay out of it.

mom. She always had the upper hand. and his dad never seemed to understand the concept of fairness.

He decided there was no point in arguing anymore. No matter what, he always ended up

had been parked outside the entrance suddenly lunged forward, heading straight

balance, her heart pounding in her chest. She turned to Odalyn, grabbed her hand. and pulled her to safety. The

been stunned into immobility, finally snapped out of it. They rushed over, concern etched on their faces. Berenger examined Odalyn closely and still

at the hospital,” Logan

her chest as if to steady herself. After a long while, she managed to say, “I’m fine. Thank goodness Elysia was there. If she hadn’t pulled me out of

it hadn’t been for Elysia pulling her out of

his eyes. “Thank you, Elysia,”