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.

mine tonight.” Elysia tilted her

voice softened, her playful tone fading. “We grew up together, promised we’d never

rushing back to their five years old. Elysia had been lying on a tree branch, while Phoebe stood below, her eyes wide and watery. “Elysia, do you think we’ll ever be

to be?” Elysia had asked, swinging her legs

to

we’ll never be apart.”

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

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was ten, she tested into Harfard University and left for Morgania. Phoebe had smiled and waved her off at the Silverstream entrance. But now, thinking back, Elysia wondered if Phoebe had been hiding her

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

I knew you couldn’t stay Silverstream long.” She paused, her voice barely above a whisper. “Elysia, I’ve missed you so much.”

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, lost in

had returned from the Shelton residence, she had received a video call from Eric. On the screen were the familiar faces

how have you been

are you coming back? Without you,

much while you’ve been

thought about what Jack, her great–grandfather, had told her. Maybe she could relive her student days–not

the past few days, Elysia had thought a lot. Ever

to pull her back toward Sivro. That city held so many memories for

eluded her until late. When she finally opened her eyes the next morning, Phoebe was still sound asleep

hand out of Phoebe’s grasp, got dressed, and

front of Jim’s estate. Standing before the heavy gates, she didn’t ring the doorbell. Instead, she waited patiently outside.

began to 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

are you doing here?”