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?‘

moved closer to the women, who seemed to notice him and quickly motioned for silence. Their behavior only strengthened Ryan’s belief

could you help me find Elysia’s home?” Ryan asked, trying to remain calm.

some reason?” one woman asked, raising an

replied, “I’m the butler for the Evans family, sent by my master to pick up three gentlemen. If it’s not too much trouble,

of the women nodded and got

after her, listening as she explained, “You’re lucky; they live not

paused. “Wait here; I’ll

you,” Ryan said.

eyes fixed on the wooden

to enter. He longed to check on

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the patience and disguises he

‘Why did I stumble upon this conversation

perfectly ordinary; gossip among village women was common, and in such a small village, it was hard not

go inside today, the chance to see

passersby, he concluded

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

capturing the entire moment as Ryan entered the

recording, she tucked her phone away, smirking at the footage, thinking about how Elysia might thank

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

minute, Phoebe received a reply:

message, a gleeful smile spread across Phoebe’s face; when Elysia mentioned a reward, it

tree, savored the moment. Soon, she knew

Her

remained locked on the wooden house. After a few minutes of waiting, she decided it was time to descend from

to the wooden house, careful to tread lightly to avoid making any

she found herself in the storeroom and pressed her ear against the wooden door. Pulling out her phone, she turned on the recording feature, capturing Zoe’s slightly tense voice: “Why

you were still alive,” Ryan