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.

Boss,” Yuna said

“Just another problem solved. Arrange for me to visit

“Understood,” Yuna said.

Alyce walked over, her demeanor respectful.

food to Yuna. “Remember what I told you,” she said before heading toward

standing at the bottom of the stone steps. Her face

softened. How wonderful it would be if Elysia were her own daughter. She patted Elysia’s back

stronger than ever,” Elysia pulled away, her tone playful.

You look anything but

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to eat more. You’ll blow away in

Odalyn, you’re exaggerating.

It was almost as if they were invisible. The

Logan said, trying to get some attention

sniffed the air dramatically. “Odalyn, do you

it’s pretty strong,”

not fair. Elysia.” Logan protested. “Is this how

I am? You may be grown, but you still have a

saying something.” Logan appealed to

“I didn’t see anything,” he said, trying to stay out

argued with his mom. She always had the upper hand. and

an afterthought. He decided there was no point in arguing anymore. No

their arms linked. Suddenly, a taxi that had been parked outside the entrance suddenly lunged forward, heading straight for them. Odalyn reacted on instinct, shoving

Odalyn, grabbed her hand. and pulled her to safety. The car skimmed the edge of Odalyn’s clothes as it sped off, leaving Elysia with an intense gaze

immobility, finally snapped out of it. They rushed over, concern etched on their faces. Berenger examined Odalyn closely and still asked, “Odalyn, are you okay? Did

should get you checked out at the hospital,” Logan suggested, his voice tinged with urgency.

managed to say, “I’m fine. Thank goodness Elysia was there. If she hadn’t pulled me out of the way, I might

it hadn’t been for Elysia pulling her out of harm’s way

eyes. “Thank you, Elysia,”