Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Edward arrived just in time to catch Holden’s words, his eyebrows instantly furrowing. “You seem to be yearning for trouble, do you?”

Holden recognized Edward’s voice immediately, and his previous stubborn demeanor vanished, replaced by a cheerful smile. “Dad, what brings you here?”

“If I hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have heard you spouting such nonsense,” Edward replied.

“Dad, I was just kidding,” Holden reassured him.

Edward ignored him and approached Olive, his expression softening slightly. “Mom, the Jackson family has arrived.”

Elysia had mentioned the Jackson family briefly before, but they only knew that she considered them as godparents.

Upon hearing this news, Olive’s face lit up with pleasure. “Alright, quickly invite them in,” she said. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she glanced at Edward and reminded him, “Don’t stand there looking like the world owes you a favor.”

This was far more uncomfortable for Edward than actually being in debt. He had never anticipated that his beloved Elysia had found another set of parents. It felt like his daughter was being taken away from him, and naturally, his mind was unsettled.

In contrast to Edward’s reaction, Elysia’s face beamed with joy, surprised by how swiftly everything had unfolded. Noticing Edward’s discomfort, she quickly took his hand, her smile fading as she cautiously inquired, “Dad, you’re not upset with me for accepting this, are you?”

Elysia’s pitiful expression nearly melted Edward’s heart, especially when he heard the guilt and sadness in her voice. Edward felt even more upset and quickly assured her, “Elysia, don’t worry about it. I am really happy for you! It’s just that I’m not quite ready to accept it yet.”

Edward’s words were clearly contradictory to his feelings. Nobody believed it. But nobody dared to say anything.

that Edward could only be reigned in by

family arrived, Edward personally went to the door to greet them. Berenger and Odalyn were taken aback by the warm welcome. Their family wasn’t very influential, but Edward

his forehead and followed Edward into the living room. By then, everyone

greeted them with a broad smile. “Please, take a seat. I’ve heard Elysia mention you all often, and

replied, “You’re too kind, Mrs. Evans. We truly like Elysia very much, so it’s our duty to care

this is my grandmother. Over there are my dad and mom, and here, from oldest to youngest, are

the room. Her eyes met his, and she added, “This is a friend of Yehoshua…” She hesitated

in, saying, “My name

Elysia gestured towards Berenger and Odalyn, saying, “This is my godfather, and beside him is my godmother. They

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with the Rosewood family. In fact, Odalyn once saved me from a

family’s eyebrows raised slightly, and their smiles faded. Elysia had never mentioned this

raced, her face etched with concern. “Elysia, when did this happen?

her, “Mom, I’m perfectly fine! It was just a close call, but

They sensed that the story was more complex than she let on,

and she felt a sense of relief wash over

smile spread across her face as she said, “Mrs. Jackson, thank you for saving my daughter. No, to be precise, she’s your daughter

and her face lit up with warmth. “Don’t mention it; it

between them seemed to dissolve in that moment. Since Elysia had already recognized Odalyn as a godmother, the only thing left for

formal with each other from now on. How about we call each other by our

to get along, so she nodded and agreed, “You’re right. I’ll call

“Okay,” Quinita replied.

wondered how to bring them closer, but now it seemed unnecessary.

first–name basis and becoming quite friendly. They thought they should