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.

they were too far for

a few

he asked the servants to clean the entire Shelton residence. I guess it was to welcome you back, Henry said. Hearing that, Elena

“Mr. Shelton didn’t explain why at the time. I thought the servants were slacking off and planned to address it later. Now I

where she was, looking at the spot at the corner of the stairs where she remembered falling and hitting her head as a child.

life. She didn’t have to

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

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

he saw Elena, he slowed down. His expression was a bit

emotions, afraid of making even the smallest mistake. Elysia had met him

like a robot–cool and distant. It reminded her of the first time

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

realize that 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 they all sat down on

of the couch. He looked at Henry and said, “Henry, please brew a

eyes

the taste once in a while can be quite an experience Olliver

silent, seemingly not convinced by his words, Olliver composed himself and, after a long silence, spoke again, “Elena, ever since you left Jorlandia, I’ve thought a lot. I was too restrictive

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 the

binds someone like you for life. You

how happy I was when your uncle called me

friend?”

would in a 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