Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Chapter 272

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

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

such claims lightly, Elysia replied.

the wrong thing and making her unhappy?” Zane inquired.

dismissed with a pout. “I have no personal connection with

“There’s no connection now, but that

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

respond, but Zane continued, “Are you curious about

Zane was up to something. She lowered her

eyes twinkling with a smile.

widened in astonishment. She wondered, thinking, ‘Could it be that the satisfaction

mirrored my

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She gazed at his retreating figure, lost in contemplation. ‘If my hopes are correct,

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

farewell to Edward. The number of attendees had dwindled significantly. Her attention was quickly drawn

long?” Ava

her head and replied, “Nothing much, just took a moment to get

speaking, a middle–aged man approached them. Elena’s

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

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

residence tonight and be with

aback. She was unaware of 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.