Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 234

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Upon hearing this, Jack smiled at Elysia. “Are you being harsh on them? Alright, let’s go with your suggestion.”

Fabian watched the pair as they shared whispers, their voices soft, with only a few words audible. The rest was hard to make out, but the expressions on their faces seemed somewhat strange.

Jack walked over to them with a stiff posture. “Youngsters, come with me,” he called out before striding ahead.

Raising an eyebrow, Fabian chose to stay silent and followed Jack outside.

Noticing that Fabian had left, Javier, who had seemed so relaxed before, turned to look at Elysia. Usually so expressive about his feelings, he found himself briefly at a loss for words. A faint smile spread across his face before he followed.

Elysia was momentarily captivated by the charm of his grin; it truly was enchanting, as if it marked the return of spring itself. His smile radiated warmth like a sunbeam shining through a winter’s chill–comforting and uplifting.

“Elysia, are you not coming with us?”

At the sound of Holden’s voice, Elysia snapped back to reality. She looked at him standing in the courtyard and replied casually, “You guys go ahead; I’ll join you shortly.”

Holden nodded and made his way out of the courtyard.

The once bustling courtyard soon fell into quiet. Elysia saw Moka lounging on the ground and bent down to give its head a gentle pat. “Moka, go find Phoebe and bring her to the river where we often go.”

Moka seemed to understand her request, getting up and scampering away from the courtyard. Elysia headed back inside to grab her gear before heading toward the river.

Connected to the wooden cottage was a quaint house, and the courtyard was much more spacious than the cottage itself. A little channel flowed directly into an outer stream.

The entrance had a simple wooden gate that gave off a rustic vibe, leading into a path made of stone slabs and lined with beautiful flowers.

The murmur of the flowing water was like a sweet song, and the air was filled with the lovely scent of the stream.

In the courtyard, there was a stone table and a swing, creating a peaceful atmosphere, like a hidden retreat in the hills.

time in this courtyard; everything here has been arranged by her own hands. Please, make yourselves comfortable while I

such great taste in decorating. She really has a talent for making the

looking thoughtfully around the courtyard. Remembering the architectural style

said, “She really likes old–style houses. When we get back to Jorlandia, I

the group was still standing, he encouraged them to sit

asked, “Jack, where did Elysia go?”

how she is. She probably just needed some space

didn’t actually answer my question, right?” Holden pressed.

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you

if a knife had been shoved into

be clear to you now that we weren’t lying before; you really are quite foolish.”

that?” Holden asked, feeling a bit hurt.

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truth,” Javier replied, contemplating how Holden’s good looks and charisma could sustain him in the entertainment industry. Otherwise, his lack

from that day on.

expected, paid no attention to their bickering. He turned to Jack and spoke respectfully, “Jack,

the river to catch some fish; she’ll be back soon.”

asked, skepticism showing

she mentioned wanting to catch a couple of fish to treat

would you mind taking us to her?”

put down his

a spear to catch fish. With her pants rolled up, her skin glistening in the water, her figure sparkled under the sun.

was lifted high before dropping steadily into the water. When pulled back up, it had speared a fish, which she tossed into a nearby wooden

slippery, it flopped back into the water. Wiping her face dry,

movements, their hearts aching at the sight of someone who deserved to be cherished by everyone, yet had to struggle through challenges while growing

have endured countless hardships to become the person she is