Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Cora was the housekeeper Zane had hired to take care of the Rosewood residence. Her main job was to keep the villa clean, and occasionally, when Zane was too busy, she would also cook meals.

When Alice mentioned Zane cooking, Elysia couldn’t help but glance toward the kitchen, her mind wandering. I never thought Zane could cook. That’s surprising. Elysia thought, her gaze lingering on his figure as he moved around the kitchen.

As if sensing her stare, Zane looked up, his eyes meeting hers. Caught off guard, Elysia quickly averted her gaze, pretending to focus on the textbook in front of Alice. She pointed at a problem and started explaining, her voice a little too hurried.

Zane’s lips curved into a faint smile as he watched her flustered reaction. He shook his head slightly and went back to chopping vegetables.

Meanwhile, Alice blinked in confusion. ‘Wait, didn’t Elysia just explain this problem to me like five minutes ago?‘ she thought, glancing between Elysia and Zane. ‘Zane’s just cooking. Nothing unusual there. So why is Elysia acting so weird?‘ “Elysia,” Alice interrupted softly, her voice tinged with confusion, “you already explained this problem to me earlier.

Elysia paused, her cheeks flushing slightly. “Oh, did I?” she asked, forcing a smile.

Alice nodded vigorously. “Yeah, you did.”

“Alright, let’s see which other problems you’re stuck on,” Elysia said, leaning over the textbook. “I’ll help you with them.”

Alice sighed dramatically. “Honestly, aside from the one you just explained, I don’t get any of them.” Alice sighed dramaticlly. “Honestly, aside from the one yo

Elysia chuckled softly. “No problem. Let’s start with this one. This problem requires you to substitute this equation into…”

from confusion to understanding, her brow furrowing and then smoothing out as she followed along. Neither of them noticed

problem now?” Elysia

at first, then quickly shook her head. She pointed to a specific step in the solution, her face

explain, Zane’s voice cut in from behind them. “Enough studying for

around to see Zane standing there,

you, like, warn a person before you sneak

forehead. “You’re so dramatic,” he said, his tone dripping with mock annoyance. Then he turned to Elysia,

heating up at the gentle tone in his voice. Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away, trying to hide her flustered expression. ‘Why does his voice sound so tender?‘ she

gently tapped the tip of her nose. “Hey, stop spacing out. Let’s eat,” he

the contact, the lingering sensation on her

up, heading toward the dining table

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tightly over her chest. She looked like a grumpy lite kangaroo, her lips pursed and her eyes narrowed in irritation. She rolled her

carlier comments.

Zane’s earlier comment. “Next time, I’ll make some noise before I come over, so I don’t scare Elysia.” But when it came to her, he’d just brushed her off

simmering. He’s so annoying! How can he just sit there eating like nothing’s wrong? Doesn’t he notice I’m still sitting here? Ugh, he’s such

her cheeks puffing out in irritation. Just as she was about to start her third round of internal ranting. Elysia’s voice broke

lips still slightly pursed, her eyes watery, as if she were on the verge of tears. ‘Elysia’s so nice to me, Unlike Zane, who’s just a big jerk!‘ she thought,

reluctantly got up and shuffled over to the dining table, her shoulders slumped in

completely unfazed. Alice shot him a glare, her