Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 278

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When Elena spoke, Ava finally got it. She’d been so focused on keeping Elysia around that she’d forgotten Elysia had already graduated from high school three years ago–and from a top school, too.

Harfard University was the kind of place most people only dreamed of, but Elysia had already graduated from there. There was no way she needed to go back to high school.

Ava had acted impulsively just now, not thinking things through. Thank goodness Elena had stopped her in time. If those words had slipped out, Elysia would’ve been in a tough spot. As her friend, Ava couldn’t force Elysia’s decisions, especially at a time like this.

But the thought of them drifting apart made Ava feel a pang of sadness. She watched the fish darting around in the water, her eyes starting to mist up.

She thought to herself, ‘If only we could be like the fish, free from worries and separations.

When Elysia found them, they were both leaning over the railing with gloomy expressions. Even Elena, who rarely showed much emotion, looked a bit down.

Elysia walked over slowly, and they looked up after they’d heard her footsteps, trying to hide their sadness. “Elysia, what’s up?” Ava asked.

“I just took Jack back to his room. I heard you guys were here, so I came to check on you. What’s going on? You don’t seem too happy,” Elysia said.

Ava forced a smile and linked her arm with Elysia’s. “What

do

you

mean? We’re fine. You must be mistaken.”

could say more, Elena chimed in, “Elysia, I want to go home for

softened as she met Elena’s gaze. If Elena wanted to go home, they’d all go together. She nodded. “Sure, but first, I have someone I want you

“Elysia,

She’d planned to introduce them last night, but Phoebe had to leave early, so they’d waited until today.

Ava and Elena hurried after her. Ava wore a smile, curiosity written all over her face. ‘Could Elysia’s friend be as good–looking as Holden?‘ she thought and couldn’t help but grin.

‘Where is the handsome person

Phoebe was checking them out, too. Her gaze barely changed when she looked at Elena,

grew tense. Elysia glanced

was puzzled, thinking, ‘Have they met before? It doesn’t make sense. Phoebe had never left Silverstream, so how

“Have you two

they both replied in unison, “No.”

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made Elysia more confused. If they hadn’t met,

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really beautiful. It’s just that I thought Elysia’s friend would be someone

I’m not good–looking

it. I just… I’m more into guys,” Ava said, trying to

totally get where you’re coming from. I also like attractive people, especially guys. Elysia’s brothers are all

thinking she’d finally met someone who was even more obsessed with good–looking guys than

muttered in her mind, ‘I always thought I was too obsessed with pretty faces, but compared to Elysia’s friend, I’m only normal. But Ava didn’t want to upset

of her. Just a second ago, they’d looked like they were about to tear each other apart, but now they were chatting like