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.

hall, signaling the start of the dance. Zane smiled warmly and said, “If you don’t know how to cheer

touch still lingered on her fingertips, and almost impulsively, she reached out and placed her hand in his

wrapped around her waist. They closed

with perfection. As she twirled, she found herself in Zane’s arms,

met, filled with emotions that neither

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

comprehend what had just transpired; she only noticed a sudden emptiness at her waist.. looking away, and when she followed his gaze, she saw nothing

was

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

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out and landed on Zane’s face, feeling surprisingly warm to

it was she who felt flustered, but now

As she savored the moment, Zane grasped her wrist. Before she could comprehend

was a blend of seriousness and teasing. She regretted her boldness.

he moved closer and whispered into her ear, “How

deep voice, her heart raced uncontrollably. Zane was being unfair;

Zane pressed.

Zane, please stop teasing me,” Elysia

curled into a faint smile. His gaze flicked over her delicate neck, and he managed to quell the fire in his