Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 250

Upon hearing Olive’s words, Ashley felt a heavy weight descend upon her. Isn’t Olive supposed to be on my side? Why has she allied herself with Elysia?”

Just as Ashley was about to voice her concerns, Olive cast a sidelong glance at her, irritation clear in her tone. “At your age. why are you still arguing with her? What would people think if this got out?

“You have no idea what she just said about me. And here you are, scolding me without knowing the whole story, Ashley exclaimed, her voice rising.

“I’m not easily fooled. I heard your whole conversation from upstairs. If you hadn’t said those ridiculous things, would she have spoken to you like that?” Olive fired back.

Ashley fell silent for a moment, realizing that Olive was clearly taking Elysia’s side. Her cheeks flushed with anger as Olive continued to scold her, “Look at yourself. Who are you trying to impress?”

“I heard Jim telling you to apologize; what are you waiting for?” Olive pressed on.

Ashley turned her head away in silence. Olive’s voice grew firmer, “If you need me to force you, I can beat you up until you apologize.”

Just thinking about that made Ashley anxious. She desperately wanted to fight back, but Olive held all the power in their home. Confronting her would just lead to more regrets.

Ashley glanced over at Jim, hoping he would stick up for her, but he sat there silently, looking oblivious to her suffering.

“Don’t lean on Jim; if he dares to say even a word in your favor today, I’ll punish him along with you,” Olive’s tone was sharp.

Ashley’s heart sank. Reluctantly, she knew she had to apologize. She wasn’t foolish enough to get herself into more trouble; it was far smarter to humbly ask for forgiveness now to avoid physical punishment.

As for the dignity she lost today, she could always reclaim it later. After a long moment of hesitation, she turned to Elysia and finally said, “I’m sorry; that was my mistake.”

looked back at Olive. “Is this

her focus to Elysia, her tone softening, “Dear, do

thought Olive was there

apology from Ashley felt inadequate–given

intervened on her behalf, she thought it would be

mood today, she might let Ashley off the hook–though if Ashley provoked her again, Elysia wouldn’t hesitate

Elysia replied evenly, “Even if Ashley seems

I know. I don’t feel

a flicker of resentment cross her face. ‘How can this girl not only expect an apology from me but also act so condescendingly

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Jim, despite not being the target of Olive’s anger, also felt embarrassed in front of Edward’s family.

and then look at yourself. Elysia was absolutely right. When someone gets too wrapped up in their

view; after all, you are part of the Evans family, not like those vulgar women who thrive on gossip

unwell from the unfair

Jim, who said he was going to check on her. Before long, the living room fell silent, with only

onto the sofa, Olive looked at Elysia, who, though Olive had only seen pictures of her before, bore a striking resemblance to Evelyn. In fact, if Evelyn had been

gently reminded

her

emotion washed over Olive, and tears streamed down her face. She had feared she would never see

is your name now?” Olive asked, gripping Elysia’s