Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 253

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At this moment, the quaint Silverstream, away from the town, shimmered with lights, standing out against the stillness of the night like a sparkling star in the sky.

Even though the dark sky stretched above, a few women sat beneath a tree, waiting with purpose.

As a shadow moved closer in the distance, the women’s faces turned serious; they murmured, “He’s here.”

They quickly shifted to the demeanor of villagers gossiping, their expressions and gestures fully engaging in their act, almost worthy of an Oscar.

“I heard that Elysia was attacked. Is there

any truth to that?”

“Yes,” another replied, “as my son mentioned, it happened not far from that tree. If it weren’t for someone who protected Elysia from the blade, she might die.”

“I’ve also heard that; who could be so cruel as to target a young girl? They say the knife was poisoned and clearly meant to take Elysia’s life.”

“What happened to that person? Were they caught?”

At that moment, Ryan approached the group of women and stopped, his ears picking up on their heated discussion. The women, clearly aware of his presence, continued speaking without lowering their voices.

“Elysia is quite capable; she captured the attacker. Currently, the attacker is held in Elysia’s wooden cottage, receiving medication to be alive for another ten days or so. What happens after that is anyone’s guess.”

“Why would Elysia bother saving her life? If it were me, I wouldn’t care if she lived or died.”

“Elysia has her reasons. The assassination attempt was planned by someone else, and keeping that person alive might help her find out who the real mastermind is.”

Ryan listened closely, his brows furrowing. ‘Zoe is still alive?‘

and quickly motioned for silence. Their behavior only strengthened Ryan’s belief that what he had just

Elysia’s home?” Ryan asked, trying to

for Elysia for some reason?” one woman asked, raising an eyebrow as if pretending not to

master to pick up three gentlemen. If it’s not too much trouble, could one of you show me

and got

listening as

a house, the woman paused. “Wait here; I’ll call

you,” Ryan

courtyard. Ryan stood outside, his eyes fixed on the wooden cottage.

enter. He longed to check on her but knew there was a risk of being

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out, all the patience and disguises he had maintained

‘Why did I stumble upon this conversation among

ordinary; gossip among village women was common, and in such a small village, it was

If he didn’t go inside today, the chance to see Zoe again might not

of passersby, he concluded that entering now would likely pose little

to the wooden door, glanced around one last time to make sure no one was watching, and quietly pushed

her phone aimed, capturing the

at the footage, thinking about how Elysia might thank her

along with a message: [To perfect this act, I enlisted my aunts. Elysia, you know what I

minute, Phoebe received a reply: [You’ll

spread across Phoebe’s face; when Elysia mentioned a reward,

knew

Her

minutes of waiting, she decided it was time to

careful to tread lightly

pressed her ear against the wooden door. Pulling out her phone,

wouldn’t know you were still alive,” Ryan replied coolly.