Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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The car drove into Sivro, and as it passed near a shopping mall, Elysia spotted a familiar figure. Zoe was kneeling on the ground, dressed in tattered clothes, her face dirty and unkempt. In front of her was a chipped bowl, a pitiful sight.

Though her appearance had drastically changed, Elysia recognized her immediately–Bella. ‘So this is what happened after she left the Rosewood family and Jackson family? Reduced to begging on the streets?‘ Elysia thought, her expression unreadable.

“Stop near that beggar,” Elysia instructed.

Yuna, who had also noticed Zoe, nodded. “Yes, Boss.”

Bella knelt on the ground, pleading for spare change, but no one paid her any attention. Tears streamed down her cheeks as despair began to take hold. Just as she was about to give up, a harsh blow sent her spiraling further into misery.

Security guards from the mall approached, grabbing her by the arms and hauling her to her feet. She struggled desperately, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t break free.

In a moment of desperation, she bit down hard on one of the guard’s wrists. The guard yelped in pain and let go, causing the others to release her as well.

The bitten guard, furious, kicked Bella to the ground. “You filthy beggar! Are you some kind of dog?” He spat, delivering another kick.

Bella curled into a ball, shielding herself from the blows and insults, too afraid to fight back. Just as the guard raised his foot for a third kick, a sleek black car pulled up in front of them.

A strikingly beautiful young woman stepped out, followed by a tall, expressionless man who stood rigidly behind her- clearly her bodyguard.

The guards immediately backed off, recognizing the young woman’s status by her demeanor and attire. Crossing someone like her could have serious consequences, especially since some wealthy people had a habit of playing the hero.

Bella had already recognized Elysia. She quickly covered her face with her hands, scrambled to her feet, and bolted.

Yuna leaned closer to Elysia and whispered, “Boss, should I go after her?”

She turned her attention to the guards. “Does she come here often to

shows up occasionally. She ruins the mall’s image. We chase

‘She brought this on herself, Elysia thought. ‘This is

sight of Bella stirred something in her–a strange, inexplicable feeling, as if they had known each other long

was certain she’d never seen her before. As she pondered this, the car door opened, and she

at Milton School. Elysia stepped out, confirmed her identity with the guard, and headed toward the school building.

ity

in Class 6, Ava was slumped over her desk, looking utterly dejected. A crowd of classmates

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it true? Is Elysia really not coming

at her

doesn’t come back, I’ll have

my grades have improved so much. Without her, who knows what’ll

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need to keep working hard. That’s the best way to honor everything

soon as Eric finished speaking, a familiar voice echoed from the doorway. “So, does that mean you don’t need

unison. There, leaning casually against the doorframe, was Elysia, her eyes sparkling with amusement. They rubbed their eyes, making sure they weren’t hallucinating, and then- almost

“Elysia! You’re back.”

warm smile spread across Elysia’s face, and in that moment, she seemed to radiate light, brightening everyone’s spirits. The gloom

into the classroom, and every pair of eyes followed her as she walked. When she reached the front, the excitement in their hearts was palpable, though for a moment, they were too stunned to speak.

time?” Her voice broke the silence, and the class finally snapped out

again, are you?” His

you really think I came back just to say goodbye?” she replied with a

She sat frozen, her eyes wide, as if she hadn’t fully processed what was happening. Elysia bent down slightly, bringing her face level with Ava’s, and waved

Ava finally reacted. She grabbed Elysia’s hand, her eyes brimming with joy. “Elysia, you’re really not leaving.” Her voice dropped to