Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 293

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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…”

continued explaining, Alice’s expression shifted from confusion to understanding, her brow furrowing and then smoothing out as she followed along. Neither of them noticed Zane approaching until his

you understand this problem now?”

in the solution, her face scrunched in confusion. “Elysia, how did you get this part? I don’t

cut in from behind them. “Enough studying for now. Let’s eat

both girls jump. They turned around to see Zane standing there, his arms crossed and a faint smirk on his face.

her chest in mock horror. “Zane! Can you, like, warn a person before you sneak up like that? You scared me to

mock annoyance. Then he turned to Elysia, his voice

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

respond, Zane reached out and gently tapped the tip of her nose. “Hey, stop spacing out. Let’s eat,” he said, his

contact, the lingering sensation on her nose

up, heading toward the dining table with as much composure as she could

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Alice remained seated on the couch, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. She looked like a grumpy lite kangaroo, her lips pursed and

carlier comments.

some noise before I come over, so I don’t scare Elysia.” But when it came to her, he’d just brushed her off like

uncle?‘ she thought, her frustration simmering. He’s so annoying! How can he just sit there eating like nothing’s wrong? Doesn’t he notice I’m

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

pursed, her eyes watery, as if she were on the verge of tears. ‘Elysia’s so

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

completely unfazed. Alice shot him a glare, her lips curling into an even deeper pout.