Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 328

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Feeling his father’s obvious disdain, Jeremy pouted and muttered under his breath, “Zane is like a fox. I could never learn to be like him.”

“You- Baron raised his hand, ready to slap Jeremy, but before he could, Ott’s voice rang out, stopping him. “Baron, that’s enough.”

Baron had no choice but to lower his hand, frustration evident in his voice. “If your grandfather hadn’t stopped me, I’d be teaching you a real lesson right now.”

“Baron, what did I tell you last time? If Jeremy makes a mistake, talk to him properly. And besides, he hasn’t even done anything wrong this time. Why are you so worked up? Just because he said he couldn’t learn it?” Ott said.

“Dad, he has no ambition,” Baron argued.

“And what exactly do you define as ambition?” Ott’s voice carried a deep sense of wisdom. “You’re simply too impatient. In my eyes, Jeremy does have his strengths.”

“See? Grandpa knows me best,” Jeremy said proudly.

“Baron, Jeremy wasn’t wrong just now. Zane thrives in the business world because he has an exceptionally sharp mind. With Jeremy’s personality, it’s true that he wouldn’t be able to learn that,” Ott continued.

Jeremy froze. ‘Why do I feel like Grandpa is just finding a roundabout way to say I’m dumb?‘ he wondered.

Just as he was about to speak, Ott’s aged voice sounded again. “Everyone is born different. There will always be strengths and weaknesses.

“Jeremy, if you aim to reach Zane’s level in this lifetime, I’m afraid it’s impossible.

“I don’t wish to make things too difficult for you, but as the future successor of the Murphy Family, if you continue to act so carelessly, how can I trust you to take responsibility for this family’s legacy?”

Jeremy’s gaze flickered. Looking at Ott’s aging face, he suddenly realized that, for all these years, he had never done a single thing to make his parents or elders proud.

“Jeremy, starting today, I want you to change your attitude. I don’t need you to become someone else, but one day, I hope you’ll be able to shoulder your responsibilities and take care of the Murphy Family,” Ott said.

Upon hearing those words, Jeremy’s expression turned serious, more serious than ever before.

Perhaps, after everything that had happened, he finally understood that he needed to change. No one could shield him from life’s challenges forever. He had to be the one to carry the Murphy Family forward.

“Grandpa, don’t worry. I understand now. From now on, I won’t be so reckless anymore,” Jeremy said.

and nodded. “I believe you.”

that moment, Elysia was stepping out of the school gates when she immediately spotted

greeted her with

toward him. “Zane, are

I’m waiting for you,” Zane

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understood why Alice

coming to pick me up.” Elysia

coming,” Zane

surprised

for Jorlandia, he had called Elysia. The only reason she had mentioned Fabian was for Alice’s sake.

remind Zane that he still had a niece and should work

come to pick me up,”

arched an eyebrow. “Elysia, are you trying to avoid letting me take

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Elysia forced a smile and hastily came up with an excuse. “It’s just that Royal Bay and

think that way, you could move to Royal Bay. That way, we’d be on the same route,” Zane said.

realized she had dug

Royal Bay, I can find a new place, at least

gaze to meet his eyes, and for a brief moment, she was

into a faint smile as he reached out to gently pat her head.

warm and smooth, sending a tingling sensation through Elysia’s

Zane withdrew his hand and said seriously, “Get in the car.

stunned and wondered, ‘Does Zane truly not remember that his niece is

aren’t you waiting for Alice?” Elysia

realizing that he could give Alice a ride as well. Thinking about

tone carried a casual indifference.

pang of sympathy. ‘No wonder Alice came to her earlier, suggesting

that moment, Alice emerged from the school gates. Spotting Zane and Elysia, she ran over excitedly. “Hi,

voice was filled with joy as she immediately threw her arms around Elysia.

eyebrow, puzzled

gaze on her, Alice refused to let go. Instead, she

seemed to scream, “I can hug Elysia whenever I want,