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, looked displeased. “Weren’t you the one who

After a discreet glance at the lady in the purple gown, she clamped

rarely seen her before, her elegant gown and demeanor clearly indicated that she came

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.

among the crowd, watching Elysia descend the stairs slowly, seething with jealousy. She couldn’t believe what her mother, Ashley, had said about Elysia’s striking looks, dismissing it as

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

trace of a rural upbringing; her behavior 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 more flawless than her own, despite having been raised in

intertwined, Esther’s right thumb pressing firmly against her left palm, the word “jealousy”

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Chapter 265

Esther, Joanne Flynn asked in a low voice, “Esther, didn’t you mention your cousin hailed from the sticks? She doesn’t exactly look the part!”

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

with fury, worried that this relative might encroach upon

Elysia absent, she was the sole girl remaining at home. Though her status was modest, the

inevitable that she would lose half of the love and attention she had once enjoyed. She

her a complete bumpkin and

rumors about Elysia’s background, hoping to embarrass her at the welcome home party. To her

sure to oppose her. If

the stage, and Esther gazed at her radiant face, her heart

who that is?” Joanne asked,

in the crowd,

usually despises these sorts of events. Why would she attend a party at the Evans residence? Especially when the guest of honor is just a country girl,” Joanne remarked.