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.

silently departed, understanding the need to give

spoke up, “She insisted I wouldn’t bring you. How

claims lightly,

afraid of saying the wrong thing and making her unhappy?” Zane

Elysia dismissed with a pout. “I have no

no connection now, but that doesn’t preclude one

“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

and about to respond, but Zane continued,

up to something. She lowered her

eyes twinkling with a smile. “She said she’s very pleased,” he concluded.

wondered, thinking, ‘Could it be that the

mirrored my

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lost in contemplation. ‘If

to shake her head vigorously, dismissing the notion. She felt increasingly perplexed–what

significantly. Her attention was quickly drawn to

what took you so long?” Ava inquired with

merely shook her head and replied, “Nothing much, just

speaking, a middle–aged man approached

arched eyebrows, radiating an aura of seriousness and stiffness. He halted in front of them and inquired,

emotion, making him appear somewhat stern. Elysia scrutinized him carefully, already having a fair idea of his identity. This must be

the Evans residence tonight and be

would address him in such a manner. Normally, when they were together, Elena would smile warmly. But

person.