Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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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 help

replied, “No,

need Wendy’s help just to boil an egg? Will she think

closer and noticed several eggshells in the

“I’m not great at cracking eggs,

wisps of egg whites floating, while the

I being particularly

Elysia shook her head. “Not at all; for your

life of luxury wouldn’t be skilled in cooking. Even if the presentation was lacking, witnessing him clumsily preparing honey eggs for her warmed her heart. Each of them expressed their care for her in

ways.

mind, Holden felt a surge of happiness. The eggs had been simmering for quite a while, and he

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

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He offered it to

a delicate sip, surprised by the

it delicious?” Holden asked, eagerly watching

“Very much

Holden. ‘Maybe I really have a talent

eat a bit more. Next

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thought to herself, ‘Maybe I should suggest a little less honey next time?‘ Despite her reservations,

anyway.

syrup, making it easy to consume. With a

moment, Phoebe burst into the courtyard, flustered and searching for Elysia. Upon finding Holden with her

Holden at a distance. “Elysia, I saw

before looking

Quinita, they had crossed paths; a tall figure in his fifties was etched in her mind. Although in