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.”

raised an eyebrow, and Ava nodded quickly. But before Ava could say more, Elena chimed in, “Elysia, I want to go home for a visit. Will you two come with

they’d all go together. She nodded. “Sure, but first, I have someone I want you to

up. “Elysia, who is it?”

Elysia said, leading the way. She’d planned to introduce them last night,

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. She had a thing for attractive

she was taken aback. She wondered, ‘Where is the handsome person I’ve been imagining? Could this really be Elysia’s friend?

and Phoebe was checking them out, too. Her gaze barely changed when she looked at Elena, but when she saw Ava, her brow furrowed

silent showdown, and the air grew tense. Elysia

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

asked, “Have you two met

both replied in unison,

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made Elysia more confused.

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her arms and pouted, “Why was she looking at me like that? Do I

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

saying I’m not good–looking

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

interest was piqued. She pulled Ava into a chair and leaned closer. “I totally get where you’re coming from. I also like attractive people, especially guys. Elysia’s

brothers, her smile practically glowed. Ava watched her, thinking she’d finally met someone

pretty faces, but compared to Elysia’s friend, I’m only normal. But Ava didn’t want to upset Phoebe, so she nodded in agreement.

Just a second ago, they’d looked like they were about to tear each other apart, but