Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 286

Chapter 286

Elysia couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the story. Kaelen hadn’t given her any useful information, leaving Jim as the only suspect in her mind.

‘He’d better pray he had no part in this,‘ she thought, her eyes narrowing. If he did, he’s going to pay dearly:

Her earlier conversation with Jim had been a mix of truth and lies. The truth was that she did know some things and had people watching him.

The lie was that she didn’t know everything–not yet. She was aware of Jim’s involvement in the Kaelen’s death, but the rest was still under investigation. Getting rid of Jim would be easy.

All she had to do was hand over the evidence of his crimes to the police, and he’d be locked away for life. But she had no intention of doing that. The feud between Jim and Kaelen wasn’t her battle to fight.

A faint smile played on Elysia’s lips. ‘Kaelen’s unfinished revenge has nothing to do with me. I’m not going to play the hero and avenge him. Unless, of course, Jim gives me a reason to take him down myself, he thought.

Meanwhile, in Edward’s house, Phoebe stirred in her sleep, reaching out for Elysia beside her. But her hand found only

empty space.

Startled, she opened her eyes and saw the empty bed. Panic set in as she rubbed her eyes, hoping it was just a dream, but Elysia was nowhere to be seen.

Memories of Elysia’s behavior the night before flooded her mind, and her worry deepened. ‘What if something happened to her?‘ Her thoughts spiraled as she imagined the worst. Without wasting another second, she rushed downstairs to the living

room.

living room. But

Fabian’s voice stopped her

and Fabian descending the stairs. She clenched her hands, unsure whether to tell them about Elysia’s disappearance. ‘What if she’s just out for a run? I’d be causing unnecessary alarm,’

spoke up. “Elysia, why are you

fine. She let out a long breath, resisting the urge to run over and hug her, and instead just

run,” Elysia said casually, then turned to Phoebe. Her eyes swept over

Phoebe; Phoebe flushed bright red.

the details. Yeah, just ignore the details,” she stammered, her face burning.

leaned closer. “Go change.

there was more to Elysia’s words. “Okay,” she said, then hurried back upstairs.

and Fabian, a calm smile on her face. “Dad, Mom, Fabian, there’s something I need to discuss with

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“What do you want to

find out in a moment,” Elysia replied with a mysterious smile. She gently helped Quinita to the couch, and the family settled in. Just

see her three brothers and grinned. “Perfect

known you were offering wake–up calls,

has something important to discuss. You three sit down.

“We’re all here.

her expression serious. “Mom, Dad, and everyone, I want to go back to Sivro

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