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.”

quite grasped the situation,

her, and the later seemed to understand what was happening. After a discreet glance at the lady

her exact identity and had rarely seen her before, her elegant gown and demeanor clearly

they were the ones who had first spoken ill of Elysia. If word got out, it would tarnish their reputation, and dragging their families into it would be a colossal mistake.

stairs slowly, seething with jealousy. She couldn’t believe what her mother, Ashley, had said about Elysia’s striking looks, dismissing

heard that children from rural areas did hard labor from a young

was nothing short of graceful and elegant, and her face was incredibly refined. What Esther envied most was Elysia’s perfect skin, which was even

Esther’s right thumb pressing firmly against her left palm,

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you mention your cousin hailed from the

with no intention of responding. She couldn’t help but wonder why she couldn’t detect even a hint of that provincial air

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

like a ghost within her own family, invisible and lacking in status. But with Lindsey overseas and Elysia absent, she was the

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 fate.

boonies, presumably making her a complete bumpkin and

her at the welcome home party. To her astonishment, Elysia

that Elysia was sure to oppose her. If she didn’t act

Esther gazed at her radiant face, her heart

see who that is?” Joanne asked,

of the girl in the white dress in the crowd, surprise flickered in her eyes. “Elena? What

party at the Evans residence? Especially when the guest of honor is just a