Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 240

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Chapter 240

Chapter 240

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Elysia cast a glance at her hands and took a step back. Though it was just a minor injury, she realized that since Holden had offered his help, it would be wise to accept it.

After taking the woman to the storage room and securing her tightly, Elysia felt a twinge of unease and let Moka stand guard. She busied herself through the night.

Having arranged accommodations for her guests, Elysia finally went back to her room. That night, everyone slept unusually soundly.

The next morning, with the sun just beginning to rise, Elysia was stirred from her slumber by the clattering of pots and

pans.

She opened her eyes, and following the sound, spotted Holden, one hand holding a ladle and the other carefully supporting the edge of the pot.

The pot was getting warm, and he seemed to have scalded himself, quickly pulling back his hand and grasping his earlobe.

“What are you cooking?” she asked curiously.

Upon hearing her voice, he turned his attention towards her, a smile spreading across his face. “I heard that honey eggs can help replenish the blood. You lost so much last night; you need to recover.”

No sooner had he spoken than the phone beside him rang out with the voice of a woman. “Holden, is Elysia there?”

Elysia glanced at the phone, and Holden, somewhat embarrassed, explained, “I really can’t cook, so I had to ask Wendy for help.”

Wendy’s voice chimed in from the other end, “Elysia, I heard you injured your hand. Are you alright?”

to worry,” Elysia

good to hear. By the way, Holden, do you need any more

her words, Holden quickly replied, “No, thank

‘Elysia is here. What if she finds out that I need Wendy’s help just to boil an egg?

and noticed several eggshells in the trash

“I’m not great at

wisps of egg whites floating, while the yolk remained

am I being particularly

“Not at all; for your first attempt, this is

clumsily preparing honey eggs for her warmed her heart. Each of them

ways.

of happiness. The eggs had been simmering for quite a

hesitation, Elysia gently reminded him, “You can turn off the heat now.”

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her suggestion, he confidently extinguished the flame. He offered it to Elysia. “Elysia, please give it a taste?

delicate sip, surprised by the sweetness. ‘How much honey

Holden asked,

nodded. “Very much

wave of joy through Holden. ‘Maybe I really have a

bit more. Next time,

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less honey next time?‘ Despite her reservations, she finished

anyway.

sugary liquid. The egg whites had blended with the syrup, making it easy to consume. With a mouthful of sweetness, Elysia rinsed her mouth

the courtyard, flustered and searching for Elysia.

ensuring to keep Holden at a distance. “Elysia, I saw Javier and Fabian talking with their dad.

before looking away. ‘Isn’t that man my

she had gone to treat Quinita, they had crossed paths; a tall figure in his fifties was etched in her mind. Although in middle age,

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