Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Chapter 280

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Elysia and her friends were already in the car from the Evans residence. The car drove along the tree–lined road, leaving the behind. Elycka silently watched the scenery outside the window. She knew Phoebe really appreciated the thank–you gift she received

Elysia recalled the moment Phoebe first met her brothers, and that sparkle in her eyes was something she would never forget Growing up together. Elysia knew exactly what was on Phoebe’s mind.

Phoebe, though fond of beauty, was kind–hearted and knew her limits. If she weren’t, Elysia wouldn’t have entrusted her brothers to her so easily.

The intimidation was just a casual joke between them. Even if it hadn’t been a joke, Phoebe would never have given her the opportunity.

Be in hot water? No way. She must’ve been foreseen today and been well prepared from the start, Elysia wondered. She was sure nothing would happen to her brothers.

The car stopped in front of the Shelton residence. As the group stepped out, they looked at the impressive iron gate, nearly ten feet tall. Even before stepping through, they could feel the place’s solemn and dignified aura.

Elysia held Elena’s hand and rang the doorbell. Henry, the butler, opened the door. A quick flash of surprise crossed his eyes when he saw Elena, but it vanished quickly. He slightly bowed and welcomed them inside. “Ms. Shelton, please come in with your friends

After they entered the gate of the Shelton residence, flowers and plants were everywhere, typical of a mansion. However, what caught Elysia’s eye was the gazebo over the water.

pillars, but they were too far for Elysia to see

arrived at the living room. Besides a few servants cleaning, there were no other people

the party last night, he asked the servants to clean the entire Shelton residence. I guess it was to welcome you back,

off and planned to address it later. Now I know it’s because you’re back. By the way, Mr. Shelton is

Elena nod, Henry finally turned and walked toward the study. Elena stayed where she was, looking at the spot at the corner of the stairs where she remembered falling and hitting her head as a child.

to study, and everyone in the house

from the look on her face, she guessed Elena was recalling something either happy

Elena turned to look at Elysia, a slight smile on her lips as if

he saw Elena, he slowed down.

making even the smallest mistake. Elysia had met him twice now,

his eyes. Yet on the surface, he looked like a robot–cool and distant. It

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a seat, Olliver said, pointing to the couch behind Elena. His voice was honest and straightforward, and one

this was her home and she shouldn’t be so reserved. Her gaze fell on the couch behind her, and then she glanced at Elysia and Ava, nodding slightly before

Henry and said, “Henry, please brew a pot of coffee. Well, forget it. A pot of bubble tea

Elena’s eyes widen. ‘Dad,

the taste once in a while can be quite an

spoke again, “Elena, ever since you left Jorlandia, I’ve thought a lot. I was too restrictive before; it

your feelings, making you miss out on much of the joy your peers had. Life is

future of the family shouldn’t be what binds someone like you for

know how happy I was when your

friend?”

chat. At that moment, Elysia suddenly got it–Olliver was the kind of dad who always loved his kids but just didn’t know how to show it. Behind his usually cold