Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 271

Chapter 271

A faint whisper of alcohol lingered in Zane’s breath as he locked eyes with Elysia, her exquisite face glowing with radiance. He smiled warmly and inquired, “Did you uncover anything?”

“Yeah, I can tell. You’re upset,” Elysia replied.

“How do you see that?” he asked, leaning slightly to meet her gaze. They were so close that they could feel each other’s breath mingling.

The potent aura of masculinity caused Elysia’s heart to race. Instinctively, she pulled her hand away and turned from Zane. “It’s plain as day. Do you really need to ask?”

Elysia felt her face heating up and was grateful it was nighttime. Even with the lights on, her blush shouldn’t be too noticeable. She cursed her tendency to blush so easily.

As a cool breeze passed, it carried away the warmth that had lingered in Zane’s hand. He tightened his grip, as if trying to cling to that warmth just a moment longer. The sensation of her smooth skin was etched into his heart, leaving him yearning to hold her hand forever.

He watched Elysia’s figure retreat, his eyes sparkling with unspoken emotions. “You’re absolutely right. So, how do you intend to make me happy?” His voice was deep and mesmerizing, sending a delightful shiver through Elysia and tugging at her heartstrings.

After regaining her composure, Elysia looked back at him, striving to remain calm. Yet, when she met his gaze, her thoughts once again became a tangled mess. What a charmer he was. His eyes seemed to convey more than words, making her heart flutter with each glance.

She pondered, thinking, ‘Could anyone resist such allure? Wait, allure?‘ As these words echoed in Elysia’s mind, her pupils dilated in surprise. ‘What am I thinking? It is truly alarming.’

“Huh?” Zane’s deep voice resonated again, and Elysia felt the heat rise within her. This time, it wasn’t just her face; her entire body felt unexpectedly warm.

She wore a strapless gown, her shoulders bare, and the evening breeze was gentle. Under such circumstances, she shouldn’t have felt so hot. Yet, she was almost breaking into a sweat.

said, “If you don’t know how to

in mid–air. The previous touch still lingered on her fingertips, and almost impulsively, she reached out and placed her hand in

other arm wrapped around her waist. They closed the gap between them and moved their feet in harmony with the music, dancing gracefully in

became lost in the dance, fully relaxed, and executed every move with perfection. As she twirled, she found herself in Zane’s arms, meeting his gaze. This time, she wasn’t nervous and

with emotions that neither could articulate

control and do something inappropriate, so he quickly released her, turning his head to the side as

she only noticed a sudden emptiness at her waist.. looking away, and

was

doubt etched across her face, she gazed at Zane’s profile. As if coming to a sudden

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on Zane’s face, feeling surprisingly warm

a sense of equilibrium within. Usually, it was

her hand. As she savored the moment, Zane grasped her wrist. Before she could comprehend what was happening, the aura he

She regretted her boldness. Nervously, she glanced at Zane and stammered, “I–I’m pretty strong, you know. Don’t try anything funny.”

he moved closer and

to his deep voice, her heart raced uncontrollably. Zane was being unfair; how could he behave like

Zane

teasing me,” Elysia pleaded.

a faint smile. His gaze flicked over her delicate neck, and he managed to quell the