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.

departed, understanding the need to give the

insisted I

claims lightly, Elysia replied.

wrong thing

with a pout. “I

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

some time. We agreed she’d meet you at her birthday party. I didn’t anticipate her impatience; she returned yesterday unnoticed

to respond, but Zane continued, “Are you

eyebrow, her instincts telling her that Zane was up to something. She lowered her gaze slightly

to ignore her response, his eyes twinkling with a smile.

She wondered, thinking, ‘Could it be

mirrored my

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lost in contemplation.

her to shake her head vigorously, dismissing the notion. She

The number of attendees had dwindled significantly. Her attention was quickly drawn to Elena and Ava, who were standing nearby, and she approached them.

took you so long?” Ava inquired

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

man approached them. Elena’s

eyebrows, radiating an aura of seriousness and stiffness. He

any emotion, making him appear somewhat stern. Elysia scrutinized him carefully, already having a fair idea of his identity. This must be Elena’s father, the person

stay at the Evans residence tonight and be with Elysia.”

address him in such a manner. Normally, when they were

person.