Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 289

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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?”

coolly. She turned her attention to the guards.

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

followed the direction Bella had fled, her eyes icy. ‘She brought this

been watching the scene unfold through the window. For some reason, the sight of Bella stirred something in her–a

the car door opened, and she quickly averted her

out, confirmed her identity with the guard, and headed toward

ity

slumped over her desk, looking utterly dejected. A crowd

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it true? Is Elysia

her. Look at her

come back, I’ll

tutoring, my grades have improved so

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“We all have our own paths. Even without Elysia, we need to keep working hard. That’s the best way

Eric finished speaking, a familiar voice echoed from the doorway. “So, does

the door in 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 as one–their faces lit up with

“Elysia! You’re back.”

face, and in that moment, she seemed to radiate light, brightening everyone’s spirits. The gloom that had hung over them for weeks seemed to vanish, and

walked. When she reached the front, the excitement in their hearts was palpable, though for a moment,

me after such a long time?” Her voice broke the silence,

the back of his head, his voice tinged with hope. “Elysia, you’re not leaving again, are you?” His question echoed the thoughts of everyone in the room.

say goodbye?”

she hadn’t fully processed what was happening. Elysia bent down slightly, bringing

joy. “Elysia, you’re really not leaving.” Her voice dropped