Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Upon hearing Jocelyn’s words, Kysse gjene

mentarily w Zane before retrecting her gaze back to Jocelyn. Based on her

carlier conversation with Zane, the knew that Jocelyn thought the was Ada’s friend. She had to follow mit.

Elysia began, “1 happen to be acquired with Ada, so I merely maisted with the introduction. It was a pleasure, not a

burden

“Do not dismiss is so lightly jocelyn replied warmly. “Elya, you’ve done me a great service. I’ve always admired Ada’s designs and dreamed of wearing one of her gowns for my birthday celebration

“However, they’re exceptionally rare, and securing a personal design from Ada is no small feat. Thanks to you, this dream has come true. Don’t you think I owe you a heartfelt gratitude?

Elysia hesitated, feeling that she was in a dilemma. Declining might seem ungracious, yet accepting might appear self- serving

Fortunately, Jocelyn intervened, resolving Elysia’s dilemma. “Here’s what we’ll do. Elysia, the proposed. “We’ll arrange a meal to properly thank you. And since my birthday is at the end of the month, you must join us.”

Elysia recalled the invitation from Zane, mentioning his mother’s wish to meet Ada. However, even if Ada couldn’t attend, mingling with her friends would suffice.

At that instant, the sensed a subtle setup. Zane must have anticipated Ada’s absence and invited her instead. She gave Zane a fleeting glance before nodding “Of course, I’ll be there punctually

While she might have declined if it were Zane’s invitation, she couldn’t refuse Jocelyn, especially witnessing the anticipation in her eyes.

Jocelyn, feeling pleased, squeezed Elysia’s hand gently. “I will be eagerly awaiting she said, and then released her hand, glanced back at Zane.

need to give the couple

up, “She insisted I wouldn’t bring

such claims lightly, Elysia

wrong thing and making her

a pout. “I have

stepped closer and whispered in her ear, “There’s no connection now, but that doesn’t preclude one

up, he elaborated, “She’s been overseas for some time. We agreed she’d meet you at her birthday party. I didn’t anticipate her impatience; she returned yesterday unnoticed and attended your party uninvited. If I hadn’t encountered her there, I wouldn’t have known

about to respond, but Zane continued, “Are you curious about her opinion

eyebrow, her instincts telling her that Zane was up to something.

with a smile. “She said she’s very

thinking, ‘Could it be that the satisfaction he mentio own

mirrored my

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at his retreating figure, lost in contemplation. ‘If

“approval” prompted her to shake her head vigorously, dismissing

noticed guests bidding farewell to Edward. The number of attendees had dwindled significantly. Her attention was quickly drawn to Elena and Ava, who

you so long?” Ava inquired with a

replied, “Nothing much, just took a moment to get some fresh air

approached them. Elena’s expression subtly changed upon

of seriousness and stiffness. He halted in front of them and inquired, “Elena, are you coming back with me?”

already having a fair idea of his identity. This must be Elena’s father, the person in charge of the Shelton

the Evans residence tonight and be with Elysia.” Elena’s voice was cold, devoid of any trace of

man’s identity and couldn’t fathom why Elena would address him in such a manner. Normally, when

person.