Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Chapter 339

Chapter 339

Elysia still gave a quick nod. “I’m good. Not hurt,” she said, her voice steady.

Justin visibly relaxed, his shoulders sagging in relief. He let out a breath he didn’t realize he’d been holding. “That’s a relief,” he muttered, mostly to himself.

Elysia’s smile softened as she watched him unwind. Anyone who saw them together might wonder what was going on between them.

Then, on a sudden impulse, she grinned and leaned in just a little. “Do you like me?” she asked, her tone playful but direct.

Justin froze, his mind going blank. His heart started pounding, and he felt a rush of excitement. She was definitely different

-most girls wouldn’t just come out and ask like that.

He looked into her clear eyes, feeling a tug of conflict inside. He knew about Elysia’s connection to the CEO of the Hartley Group, but he still wanted to hear her answer.

He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself, and then locked eyes with Elysia. “If I say yes, how would you react?” Elysia’s smile vanished as she heard him say yes. She’d braced herself for the possibility, but hearing it from Justin still left her feeling off–balance, her thoughts jumbled.

Justin waited for her response, but when she stayed quiet and her expression turned serious, he got the message loud and clear. She didn’t feel the same way.

A flicker of disappointment crossed his mind, but he quickly pasted on a casual grin. “Just kidding. Did you really think I was serious?” His tone was breezy, like it was no big deal.

Elysia let out a sigh of relief, her shoulders relaxing. If it was true, every encounter would be incredibly awkward. But if Justin didn’t have those feelings for her, maybe they could actually be friends.

thoughts. “Girls who aren’t gentle

mean I’m not gentle?‘ She realized she’d judged too quickly, and someone who put her down wasn’t worth keeping in her life. “If you have nothing else, take care,” she said, then walked away without waiting for

response.

Justin’s face slipped

about the usual rules. He liked her just the way she was,

him away. At least this way, they could still hang out as friends.

out of the airport.

car, looking respectful, and as the couple approached, he gestured warmly, “Mr. Evans,

over to tell the driver where to go.

I go to the

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and

softened his tone when he spoke to Quinta. “Hey, I went upset with you. It’s just

and smiled. “I get

a reassuring squeeze back. “Alright, ler’s head to the hotel for now. We’ll pick Elysia up once school’s out this afternoon. Sounds

her smile

Sivro and pulled up to the Eveona Hotel. The manager and his staff were already waiting outside. As Edward and Quinita got out, the manager tipped his head respectfully. “Mr. Evans, Mrs. Evans

of the car. He then turned to the manager, who was with them.

turned to the

the staff

toward the door. “Mr. Evans,

“Let’s

they walked in, Edward and Quinita spotted some new photos on the wall–pictures

their eyes drawn to Elysia’s smiling face. Quinita