Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 265

Chapter 265

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Before them stood Elysia clad in a pink dress. Her perfect complexion and delicate features were complemented perfectly by a dazzling diamond necklace resting on her elegant collarbones.

Her softly curled hair flowed down to her waist, and her makeup only enhanced her allure, making her mesmerizing and impossible to ignore.

In that fleeting moment, the entire lobby seemed to dissolve into the background, leaving her alone, glowing under the starlight, as the solitary, radiant focus of attention.

As she descended the stairs with grace, everyone’s gaze followed her every move. Her slightest expression or gesture was enthralling, causing them to hold their breath in anticipation. She seemed to have stepped directly out of a painting.

Hugo was utterly astounded. Even though he had been captivated by her beauty once before, seeing it again filled him with the same astonishment. She was truly beautiful. How fortunate was Yehoshua to have such a charming sister as Elysia!

Hugo possessed nothing but envy for others. In contrast, the Evans brothers carried themselves with pride and confidence. Having a sister like Elysia was something to be proud of when they were in public.

From the moment Zane laid eyes on Elysia, he couldn’t stop smiling. She was always the center of attention, no matter where she went.

“Is this the ‘country bumpkin‘ you mentioned?” one of the ladies who had previously mocked Elysia asked, raising an eyebrow and lowering her voice as she spoke to another.

“I didn’t expect her to look so lovely. Besides, it’s not my fault; that’s just what I heard from others. And didn’t you say she was just a wild child?”

As soon as “wild child” was uttered, the lady in the purple gown raised her eyebrows, a hint of displeasure flickering in her eyes as she glanced at them.

The person quickly nudged her company. “What nonsense are you talking about? You can’t go around saying things like

that.”

other lady hadn’t quite grasped the situation, looked displeased. “Weren’t you the one who

After a discreet glance at the lady in the purple gown, she clamped her mouth shut and remained silent.

her before, her elegant gown and

Elysia. If word got out, it would tarnish their reputation, and dragging

Elysia descend the stairs slowly, seething with jealousy. She couldn’t believe what her mother, Ashley, had said

who grew up in the boondocks, even if attractive, be truly beautiful? She had heard that children from rural areas did hard labor

elegant, and her face was incredibly refined. What Esther envied most was Elysia’s perfect skin, which was even more flawless than her own, despite having been raised in

pressing firmly against her left palm, the word “jealousy” was plainly etched across her

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you mention your cousin hailed from the sticks? She doesn’t exactly look the

causing her to clench her teeth tightly, with no intention of responding. She

Elysia’s existence, Esther had been seething with fury, worried that this relative might encroach upon her

her own family, invisible and lacking in status. But with Lindsey overseas and Elysia absent, she was the sole girl remaining at

that Elysia had returned, it was inevitable that she would lose half of the love and attention she had once enjoyed. She couldn’t reconcile herself to such a

grown up in the boonies, presumably making her a complete bumpkin and posing little

home party. To her astonishment, Elysia was far from a bumpkin; Elysia’s demeanor even surpassed that

rage. She deemed that Elysia was sure to oppose her.

already ascended the stage, and Esther gazed at her radiant face,

is?” Joanne asked, pointing in

dress in the crowd, surprise flickered in her

too. She usually despises these sorts of events. Why would she attend a party at the Evans residence? Especially when the guest