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 said respectfully.

“Just another problem solved. Arrange for me

“Understood,” Yuna said.

Alyce walked over, her demeanor respectful. “Boss, the Jackson family

told

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

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

ever,” Elysia pulled away,

teasingly. “You’re such a tease. You look anything but strong with

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blow

on. Odalyn, you’re exaggerating.

if they were invisible. The way Elysia and Odalyn interacted, anyone would think they were mother

someone here,” Logan said, trying to get

air dramatically. “Odalyn, do you smell

it’s pretty strong,” Odalyn

fair. Elysia.” Logan protested. “Is this how

if I am? You may be grown, but you still have a toddler’s

saying something.” Logan appealed to his father.

“I didn’t see anything,” he said,

his mom. She always had the upper hand. and his dad never seemed to

Mom was always right, and Logan, the beloved son, was more of an afterthought. He decided there was no point in

walking into Arcanum House with Odalyn, their arms linked. Suddenly, a taxi that had been parked outside the entrance suddenly lunged forward, heading straight for them. Odalyn reacted

pulled her to safety. The car skimmed

etched on their faces. Berenger examined Odalyn closely and still asked, “Odalyn, are you

the hospital,”

breath, patting 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

reacted in time. If it hadn’t been for Elysia pulling her out of harm’s way at the

gratitude shining in his eyes. “Thank you, Elysia,” he said