Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 284

Hearing this, Holden finally realized, ‘Yeah, that made sense. If Phoebe was Elysia’s friend, then of course Elysia would know her well. So, her silence earlier wasn’t doubt; it was confirmation.

Once he figured that out, Holden felt much better. Elysia didn’t say much, just smiled softly at her brothers. “I’m heading to my room now,” she said. After they nodded, she got up and made her way upstairs.

When Elysia pushed open the door to her room, Phoebe immediately stretched out her leg dramatically. “Elysia, you’re finally here! I’ve been waiting for you forever,” she said, throwing a playful wink her way.

“Did spending all that time at the police station mess with your head?”

Phoebe pouted. “Elysia, I was being a hero, okay?”

“I know you were,” Elysia replied, lying down beside Phoebe. Her face was calm, her eyes fixed on the ceiling as if deep in thought.

Seeing her like this, Phoebe dropped the playful act. She propped herself up on one elbow, studying Elysia’s face. “Elysia, you’ve been acting kind of weird today.”

Elysia smirked, her tone light. “Weird how? Is it because I didn’t fall for your little games?”

Phoebe huffed, flopping back onto the bed. “I don’t know if you’re falling for anything, but I’m confident in my charm.”

“Oh, really?” Elysia teased, turning her head to look at Phoebe.

“Of course,” Phoebe said, her gaze lingering on Elysia. But when she saw the playful glint in Elysia’s eyes, she felt a little self- conscious. “Anyway, most people can’t resist me. Except you, obviously, because we’re so close. Otherwise, you would’ve been flustered by now.”

Phoebe spoke with such seriousness that Elysia couldn’t help but laugh. ‘Where did Phoebe learn all this?‘ Elysia thought, shaking her head.

“What are you laughing at?” Phoebe demanded, narrowing her eyes.

“Nothing,” Elysia said, still smiling.

snuggled closer, wrapping her arms tightly around Elysia’s arm. “Whatever you’re laughing at, you’re mine tonight.” Elysia tilted her head to look at her, a faint smile playing on her lips,

softened, her playful tone fading. “We grew up together, promised we’d never be apart. But you broke that promise, always leaving me

but her words brought Elysia’s memories rushing back to their five years old. Elysia had been lying on a tree

be?” Elysia had asked,

us to be together forever, never separated.”

never

childish voices echoed in Elysia’s mind. She looked at Phoebe lying beside her, now so calm and composed, and realized how

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Phoebe had smiled and waved her off at the Silverstream entrance. But now, thinking back, Elysia wondered if Phoebe

Elysia thought, her chest tightening. Over the years, Elysia had been constantly on the move, and she had broken

said softly, tightening her grip on Elysia’s arm. ‘You’ve always been so smart. I knew you couldn’t stay Silverstream long.” She paused, her voice barely above a

her voice growing softer and softer until, well past midnight, she finally fell asleep. Elysia carefully sat up, pulling the blanket over Phoebe before lying back down, her eyes fixed on the ceiling,

call from Eric. On

you

you, we’ve lost all motivation to

much

her to return. She thought about what Jack, her great–grandfather,

past few days, Elysia had thought a lot.

city held so many memories for her. Both the good and the bad had started there. Perhaps, she already

her mind, vivid and clear. That night, sleep eluded her until late. When

Elysia slipped her hand out of Phoebe’s grasp, got

for a morning run, eventually stopping in front of Jim’s estate. Standing before the heavy

lighten, the gates finally opened, and a black car drove out. Behind the wheel was Jim. Noticing her, he stopped the car and rolled down the window, his brow furrowing as he met Elysia’s cold gaze.

you doing