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.

were too far for Elysia to see

room. Besides a few

from the party last night, he asked the servants to clean the entire Shelton residence. I guess it was to welcome you back, Henry said. Hearing that, Elena scanned the living room

address it later. Now I know

stayed where she was, looking at the spot at

have to study, and everyone

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

her grip on Elena’s hand. Feeling the gentle squeeze, Elena turned to look at Elysia, a slight

his steps slightly hurried, but when he saw Elena, he slowed down. His

a big effort to manage his emotions, afraid of making even the smallest mistake. Elysia had met him twice now, and he gave off a different vibe each time.

was something behind his eyes. Yet on the surface, he looked like a robot–cool and distant. It reminded her of the first time she met Edward–the same

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there. Take a seat, Olliver said, pointing to the couch behind Elena. His voice was honest and straightforward, and one could still hear a hint

be so reserved. Her gaze fell on the couch behind her, and then she glanced at Elysia and Ava, nodding slightly before they all sat down on

came over and sat on another side of the couch. He looked at Henry and said, “Henry, please brew a

eyes widen.

long time, changing the taste once in

after a long silence, spoke again, “Elena, ever since you left Jorlandia, I’ve thought a lot. I was

I forgot to consider your feelings, making you miss out on much of the joy your peers had. Life is short; if one can’t live according to their own wishes, what’s

be what binds someone like

how happy I was when

friend?”

casual 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