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?”

replied coolly. She turned her attention to the guards. “Does she come here often to beg?”

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

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

watching the scene unfold through the window. For some reason, the sight of Bella stirred something in her–a strange, inexplicable feeling, as if they had known

her before. As she pondered this, the car door opened, and she quickly

again and soon arrived at Milton School. Elysia stepped out, confirmed her identity with the guard, and headed toward

ity

slumped over her desk, looking utterly dejected. A crowd

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true? Is Elysia really not coming back?”

her. Look at her face–it’s

come back, I’ll have

With her tutoring, my grades have improved so much. Without her, who knows what’ll happen?”

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have our own paths. Even without Elysia, we need to keep working hard.

the doorway. “So, does that mean you don’t need

eyes sparkling with amusement. They rubbed their eyes, making sure they weren’t hallucinating, and then- almost as one–their faces lit up with joy.

“Elysia! You’re back.”

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

reached the front, the excitement in

you forgotten me after such a long time?” Her voice broke the silence, and the class finally snapped out of their

His

goodbye?” she replied with a gentle smile. 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 a hand in front of her. “Are you in

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