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.

understanding the need to give the couple

Jocelyn walked away, Zane spoke up, “She insisted I wouldn’t bring you. How much do

make such claims lightly, Elysia

the wrong thing and making her unhappy?”

“I have no personal connection with her.”

ear, “There’s no connection

party. I didn’t anticipate her impatience; she returned yesterday unnoticed and attended your party

respond, but Zane continued, “Are you curious

up to something. She lowered her gaze

twinkling with a smile. “She

wondered, thinking, ‘Could it be that

mirrored my

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figure, lost in contemplation. ‘If my hopes are correct, does this imply

of “approval” prompted her to shake her head vigorously, dismissing the notion. She felt increasingly perplexed–what exactly was she

Edward. The number of attendees had dwindled significantly. Her

what took you so long?” Ava inquired with a

much, just took a moment to

speaking, a middle–aged man approached

seriousness and stiffness. He halted in front

tone was perfectly normal, yet devoid of 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 in charge of the Shelton

and be with

the man’s identity and couldn’t fathom why Elena would address him in such a manner. Normally, when they were together, Elena would smile warmly. But she reverted to her cold

person.