Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 288

Elysia stared at her phone, batlled by the sudden hang–up. Ava’s probably wiping away tears right now, Elysia thought. It seemed like her joke had gone too far. ‘If I call back now to comfort her, it might only make things worse.

Forget it. I’ll just surprise her when she shows up at Class 6’s door. With that thought, Elysia slipped her phone into her pocket and went to help Jack. After escorting him back to the courtyard, she made her way to the cabin.

Pushing open the storage room door, Elysia immediately saw Zoe tied to the pillar. Her head hung low, and she looked much thinner than before. Elysia stepped inside, and Zoe, noticing the difference in footsteps this time, slowly lifted her head.

When she saw Elysia, a faint smile tugged at her lips. In a weak, hoarse voice, she said, “I knew you’d come back. You wouldn’t let me die.”

“Not necessarily. Who says you won’t die just because I’m back?” Elysia replied coolly.

“What do you mean?” Zoe asked, her voice ing.

“Before, I kept you alive because you were still useful to me. But now.” Elysia’s eyes met hers, a sly glint in them. “I’ve already caught the person behind you. You’re no longer useful to me, Zoe.”

Zoe’s eyes widened in shock. With what little strength she had left, she rasped, “What did you do to Ryan?”

“You’re really loyal, aren’t you? Too bad, Ryan doesn’t seem to want you in this world anymore.” Zoe let out a bitter laugh, her expression indifferent.

“So what? My life was his to begin with. If he wants it back, I’ll give it to him. But if you dare lay a finger on him, I’ll spend the rest of my life making sure you regret it.”

Elysia wasn’t fazed by the threat. Instead, she chuckled. “You can barely save yourself, and yet you’re still spouting threats? You couldn’t kill me the first time. What makes you think you’ll get another chance?”

“I’ll get my chance someday!” Zoe hissed.

“Whether you’ll even live to see that day is debatable. I really don’t understand how Ryan trained you so foolish?” With that, Elysia shoved a pill into Zoe’s mouth and clapped her hands, as if she’d just accomplished something great.

filled with panic. “What

Elysia said with a smirk. Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked out,

I don’t want her dead–at least not yet. She still has her uses. Even if she isn’t particularly useful, she can always serve as a test subject for new drugs,

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exited, she spotted Phoebe sitting on a tree branch. She leaned against the wall, crossing her arms

tomorrow? If I were here

only to cry in a corner when no

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talking about isn’t me, is it?” Phoebe asked, narrowing her

you think?” Elysia replied,

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under Elysia’s teasing look. “That doesn’t sound like me at all. Am I really that fragile?” Phoebe said. Even as she said it, she began

I fragile? Well, maybe, perhaps, not really? Elysia always liked to tease me, but I am not fragile at all. When have I ever lost a fight? I am a total tough girl, Phoebe

hugged me and spilled all sorts of old stories, including how she’d secretly cry in the dark,

red. “Okay, I did say a lot that night, but I definitely didn’t say anything that

about that?” Elysia raised an eyebrow,

a lot that night, but the specifics were fuzzy. ‘Did I really say something like that?‘ she wondered.

I have actually let that slip? The more she thought about it, the

Elysia had made it up. But seeing Phoebe’s reaction, Elysia became even more certain that Phoebe had definitely shed her fair

at Phoebe perched on the tree branch. Her tone turned serious.

off guard.

House, or go to Scented Garden and hang out with Nicole. Or, if you

skipped a beat. ‘If I go to Sivro, Elysia and I won’t have to separate,‘ she thought. Without