Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 317

Faelan felt a pang of dissatisfaction. “Mr. Hartley, when I first entered the competition, you didn’t tell me anything like this”

Vincent shot Faelan a sideways glance, his tone harsh. “How long had you been learning from me back then? If you couldn’t even place in the competition, I’d be embarrassed to say you were my student.”

Faclan was left speechless, unsure how to respond.

But Vincent wasn’t done yet. This time, his tone softened slightly. “Besides, Elysia is a girl. As a guy, the pressure you face is definitely much heavier.”

Another blow to my ego, Faelan thought to himself, Just because I’m not a girl?

Vincent didn’t seem to care about Faelan’s thoughts. His eyes shifted toward Elysia as he continued speaking, “Elysia, the preliminary round is set for early January, The semi–finals will be in early February,

“Go ahead and find a piece of artwork to submit. Have Faclan submit it for you, Once the prelims are over, you can start preparing for the semi–finals.”

“Got it, Mr. Hartley,” Elysia replied.

“It’s okay. Just treat it like a game. It doesn’t matter if you win an award or not,” Vincent said, his tone light.

Elysia was stunned for a moment, her thoughts racing. ‘If I enter this competition, I definitely want to place well. No matter what, I can’t embarrass Mr. Hartley.

As they walked out of Iskoria Villa, Faelan walked them to the gate, a smile plastered on his face. “In previous years, I was the only one competing, which made it feel like I was fighting alone. Elysia, this year, we’re both entering. It’s going to be much more lively.”

“Faelan, don’t worry. I’ll work hard. From now on, this won’t just be your fight. It will be both of ours,” Elysia said confidently.

Zane froze for a moment, his mind whirling. ‘Does Elysia even realize what she just said? When did she and Faelan get so close? Now they’re going to fight side by side?‘

Zane furrowed his brow, his gaze shifting to Faelan, suddenly feeling a surge of irritation toward him.

Faelan, completely oblivious to Zane’s changing expression, chuckled. “Elysia, you’re right. You’re incredibly talented. I believe you’ll definitely do well in this competition.”

“You too, Faelan,” Elysia said warmly.

“Elysia is indeed smart,” Zane said, glancing at Elysia. His voice softened, a hint of fondness evident, but when his eyes flicked toward Faelan, his mood noticeably soured.

His tone turned low, and an unmistakable pressure seemed to radiate from him. “Faelan, you can go now. We’re leaving.”

was off. His smile faltered, his thoughts racing. ‘Did I

no time to think about it. Faelan quickly spoke up.

chance to respond, Faelan

eyebrow, still confused. ‘What’s going on with

about to ask Zane when she noticed his grim expression. The

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as he opened the passenger door. Elysia, still full of questions, slid into

fastening her seatbelt that she snapped back to

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Elysia, still slightly on edge, relaxed a little as she looked at Zane, who was carefully securing

you and Faclan are both acting strange. Did Faelan say something

done, he leaned over, his arm resting against the side of her seat as he encircled her in

locked, and his voice became unusually intense. “Who

as she met Zane’s deep, mesmerizing gaze. Her heart raced, and she

a playful glint in his eyes, leaned in slightly,

“Zane,” she murmured.

breath against her face made Elysia’s heart race. Her pulse quickened, almost as if it would leap from her chest. Zane’s lips curled into a

sent a shiver down Elysia’s spine. Without thinking, she quickly pushed Zane away. “Zane, stay away from

amused by her flustered reaction, observed her flushed

away.

did you get so close to Faelan?” Zane asked, his tone

as the pieces clicked together. She

upset because of this? It doesn’t seem like a big deal, right?‘ she wondered.

cut through

does it?” Elysia

carefully. “You can only be close to me. No other men should get too

thought, realizing what had been bothering

she stared at him with a blank expression, trying

head, his

from him more than once,

to me, you’re still young,” Zane replied,