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.

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

vibes yet combined them so harmoniously. Hugo glanced over and suddenly leaned closer to Yehoshua, whispering in a voice audible only to them, “Yehoshua, I’m suddenly having second. thoughts. Having a sister seems pretty

somewhat stunned, Yehoshua’s face immediately changed upon hearing those words, and he furrowed his

voice, causing Hugo to raise an eyebrow. A memory suddenly flashed through Hugo’s mind-

loose tongue, why did I say something like that?” Hugo regretted it instantly. Even though he had once claimed that girls

seeing Yehoshua with a sister like

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

handsome man standing below, a slight smile unconsciously curling her

react immediately. Noticing this, Hugo gently nudged him and

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

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

captivating the gaze of every man present, her beauty as mesmerizing as a fairy descending

in close to Yehoshua and whispered urgently, “Yehoshua, I’m having serious doubts about this. What do you suggest I do?”

parted his lips in response,

rolled his eyes in annoyance and muttered, “You’re such a

before resting on Yehova. An awkward silence enveloped them, leaving both men at a loss for words.

his coat pocket and pulled out a wooden box, handing it to Elysia with a smile. “Elysia, this is a gift. I

it, revealing a medal inside. For a moment, she was

recognized it immediately as the highest honor bestowed upon military personnel worldwide–an award many soldiers spend their entire careers dreaming of receiving, yet Yehoshua

assumed she didn’t like the gift and quickly added, “Elysia, if you’re not fond of it, I will get you something better next

Elysia handed the box back to Yehoshua. “I really