Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 315

In the afternoon, as Elysia left Milton School, she did not see Fabian’s business car, but instead, she spotted Zane in the crowd.

Zane was standing in front of his Maybach, dressed in a sharp black suit, the most striking figure among the crowd, his presence radiated confidence.

Zane seemed to have noticed her. A faint smile appeared on his otherwise impassive face. “Here, Elysia,” he called out.

Elysia, hearing him, stepped forward, walking toward him. “Zane, are you here to pick up Alice?”

“No, I’m here to pick you up,” Zane replied.

Elysia’s words trailed off, her confusion evident. “But Fabian-” she began, the implication clear in her voice.

Zane, however, was certain. “He won’t be coming today.”

Elysia raised an eyebrow, clearly puzzled. ‘How does Zane know Fabian won’t come pick me up? she thought to herself.

“Fabian has a business meeting. I don’t think he’ll make it. Besides, aren’t you going to see Grandpa? I’ll take you there.” Zane said smoothly.

“To see Mr. Hartley?” Elysia asked, her curiosity growing.

Zane nodded. “Yes.”

Elysia’s brow furrowed slightly as she looked at Zane, a glint of intrigue in her eyes. She suddenly felt that Fabian’s absence might be linked to Zane in some way.

“What are you thinking?” Zane asked, sensing her gaze.

“Oh well-” Elysia took a step closer, her lips curling into a sly smile. “Zane, you did it, right?”

Though it was a question, her tone carried an undeniable certainty.

At her words, Zane’s face betrayed a brief flicker of discomfort. He cleared his throat and replied, “Do you really think I’m that crafty?”

Barry, who had been standing nearby, was completely stunned. This was the first time he had seen Zane show such a reaction. ‘Ms. Evans really is sharp. Mr. Hartley used that trick to draw Fabian away, and she figured it out so easily?” he thought, impressed.

Sensing Zane’s sinister gaze, Barry quickly suppressed his amusement, raising a hand in innocence.

Elysia, watching the interaction between the two, smiled even more, now almost certain that Zane had something to do with Fabian’s absence.

Elysia didn’t know what business Zane had arranged for Fabian.

asking for further details. She was certain the business that had pulled Fabian away must be something that would capture his attention, but

Elysia looked up at Zane. “I didn’t think

softened slightly, a smile tugging at his own lips. His voice took on a teasing tone, mixed with a hint of indulgence. “Elysia, get in the car. I’ll take you to

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for Alice to come out with us?” Elysia asked, a slight frown on

here to pick you up,” Zane said, dismissing

there, was dumbfounded and he wondered, Mr. Hartley’s

and now, he’s picking Ms. Evans up without even

time, Mr. Hartley was able to calm her down, but

Barry could continue, Zane cut him off, his voice firm. “You’re responsible for

leaving Ms. Rogers behind and now dismissing me too? Am 1 not even

met Zane’s unyielding gaze, he immediately retracted his words. “Okay, 1

Zane simply nodded.

the car, pressing the accelerator without

as he stood there, silently lamenting. ‘Mr. Hartley only has eyes for Ms. Evans, and he couldn’t care less about me or Ms. Rogers. This is seriously

by the entrance, and her face brightened for a moment. However, as she scanned the area, looking left

Zane?” Alice asked.

to come up with an answer, his mind racing. “Oh well, Ms. Rogers,

the car?” Alice asked, her eyebrow

the back of his head awkwardly. “Ms. Rogers, I

you

home.”

came to pick me up but didn’t bring a car? Are you

honestly. Did Zane tell you not to bring a car to

how did Ms. Rogers even think of that?‘ he thought, caught completely off guard by

a mix of helplessness and confusion as he avoided Alice’s intense gaze. Alice crossed her arms, her face

to respond, simply stared at the

narrowed as a realization seemed to hit her. “Wait a minute. Did Zane come to the school and drive off with the car, leaving

processing the puzzle in her mind. “No, that doesn’t make

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Barry, her voice now firm and clear. “He must have picked up Elysia instead,