Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 261

Chapter 261

Holden abruptly returned to his senses and hastily exclaimed, “It’s Yehoshua. He was abroad for training, which concluded just yesterday. He’s downstairs now.”

“Yehoshua?” Elysia had always been aware of her four brothers, but she had never met Yehoshua. Nor had she ever inquired about him.

Now, upon hearing of his return, she inexplicably felt a hint of nervousness. The fearless Elysia, who had never been afraid of anything, found herself worrying whether Yehoshua would approve of her.

Noticing Elysia’s lack of reaction, Holden waved his hand in front of her face. “Elysia, are you alright?”

Snapped out of her reverie by Holden’s voice, Elysia replied, “It’s nothing. Let’s go see Yehoshua.”

“Of course,” Holden agreed.

As they reached the top of the stairs, a man entered from outside. Despite his casual attire, his swift steps and demeanor unmistakably betrayed his status as a military officer.

Yehoshua noticed Elysia as well, and when their gazes met, they were momentarily rooted to the spot.

Yehoshua felt as though his feet were glued to the floor, unable to move. At that moment, Hugo rushed in from outside, exclaiming, “Do you really have to be in such a hurry?”

While they conversed, Hugo moved next to Yehoshua and observed that Yehoshua was intently gazing in a particular direction. Following his gaze, Hugo saw a girl who was both innocent and captivating.

No, it was more accurate to say she was charmingly innocent. She possessed an intriguing blend of innocence and allure. He had never encountered a girl like her before.

Hugo had met Evelyn before. Although the girl and Evelyn bore a resemblance, their auras were vastly different.

exuded a literary elegance, giving off a sense of tranquility and detachment from worldly affairs. But the girl before him, her beauty was as vibrant as a

glanced over and suddenly leaned closer to Yehoshua, whispering in a voice

those words, and he furrowed his brow

memory suddenly flashed through Hugo’s mind- in a tent

like that?” Hugo regretted it instantly. Even though he had once claimed that girls were too much trouble because they cried too easily, he couldn’t

wouldn’t have cared, but seeing Yehoshua with a sister like that, he

and Yehoshua had been rivals since childhood, and now Hugo was losing to Yehoshua in this way

at the very handsome man standing below, a slight smile unconsciously curling

react immediately. Noticing

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calling you. If you don’t answer, I will”

nudged Hugo back. “Keep dreaming!” Then, with a smile, he looked at the girl standing at the upd the stairs.

smile captivating the gaze of every man present, her beauty as mesmerizing

I’m having serious doubts

parted his lips in response, saying simply, “Just keep

and muttered, “You’re such a

resting on Yehova. An

He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a wooden box, handing it to Elysia with a smile. “Elysia, this is a gift. I hope you like it.”

accepted the box and carefully opened it, revealing a medal inside.

award many soldiers spend their entire careers dreaming of receiving, yet Yehoshua had

assumed she didn’t like the gift and quickly added, “Elysia, if you’re not fond of it,

hearing this, Elysia handed the box back to Yehoshua. “I really do like it, but it’s too valuable.