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?‘

quickly motioned for silence. Their behavior only strengthened Ryan’s

me find Elysia’s home?” Ryan asked,

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

my master to pick up three gentlemen. If it’s

of the women nodded and got up, saying, “Follow me.”

hurried after her, listening as she explained,

house, the woman paused.

you,” Ryan said.

into the courtyard. Ryan stood outside, his eyes fixed on the wooden cottage. If he understood correctly, Zoe was being held inside.

on her but knew there was a

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and disguises he had

I stumble upon this conversation among the village women, especially

perfectly ordinary; gossip among village women was common, and in

staring at the wooden door. If he didn’t go

noting the unusual lack of passersby, he

to make sure no one

phone aimed, capturing the entire moment

smirking at the footage, thinking about how

[To perfect this act, I enlisted my aunts. Elysia, you know

a reply: [You’ll

across Phoebe’s face; when Elysia mentioned

savored the moment. Soon, she knew she’d

Her

the wooden house. After a few minutes of

house, careful to tread lightly to

door. Pulling out her phone, she turned on the recording feature, capturing Zoe’s slightly tense voice:

wouldn’t know you were