Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 291

Chapter 291

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The usually stern and cold Zane softened the moment his eyes landed on Elysia. His sharp features relaxed, and a gentle smile spread across his face. It had been a while since he’d last seen her after the reunion party.

“Not entirely,” his smooth voice replied, lingering in Elysia’s ears.

She looked into Zane’s eyes, sensing there was more to his words. Just as she was about to ask, Alice’s voice rang out behind her. “Elysia!

Elysia turned to see Alice running toward her, her face lit up with joy. But the moment Alice noticed Zane, her smile vanished, replaced by a scowl. She looked like a little storm cloud, clearly unhappy.

Alice stepped in front of Elysia, shielding her protectively as she glared at Zane. “Zane, this time Elysia is on my side. Don’t even think about winning her over!”

Then she turned to Elysia, her expression shifting from fierce to pitiful in an instant. Her eyes glistened with tears as she tugged on Elysia’s hand. “Elysia, you promised me. You can’t go back on your word.”

Elysia glanced at Zane, who remained expressionless, before nodding. “Don’t worry. I keep my promises.”

At that, Alice’s face brightened, and she threw her arms around Elysia. “I knew you’d take my side! You’re the best, Elysia!” she chirped, her voice dripping with satisfaction. ‘Serves Zane right for leaving me out of the party. This is his punishment,‘ Alice thought.

Alice wasn’t a little kid anymore. She knew Zane had feelings for Elysia, and if Elysia ignored him, it would definitely sting. ‘Let him taste a bit of the loneliness I felt when he left me behind, Alice thought.

ruin their relationship. But Zane had gone too far

hugging Elysia. ‘Since when is it okay for her to hug my Elysia? I haven’t even dared to do that, he

His

his voice turned icy. “If you

completely gone. Though she felt a twinge of fear, she refused to

back, Auntie won’t let you off the hook. And Great–Grandpa–he loves me so much. If you send me away, he’ll definitely give you an earful,” Alice

furrowed slightly. “I’m not scared. So go ahead, keep hugging her. Once I send you back to Morgania, you won’t

‘He’s so

let go, Zane raised an eyebrow. “Still not letting go? Do you really want me to

muttering under her breath. “No need to be so harsh. I was going to let go

had been acting strangely. ‘Is he really jealous of his own niece?” she thought, her gaze lingering on Zane with a

her looking and met her eyes, catching the subtle shift in her expression. Something in his chest

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mischief. ‘Once we see Great- Grandpa, I’ll list out all of Zane’s

to visit Vincent after returning from Jorlandia. But before she could agree, Zane spoke up.

Alice deflated like a balloon. Her perfect plan had just fallen apart. She pouted for about three seconds before another idea struck her. She grabbed Elysia’s arm, her eyes wide with hope. “Elysia, can I go back with you? Please?” she

don’t want to go back and face Zane’s icy glare. Please take me with you.

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