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.

Elysia’s thoughts. “Girls who aren’t gentle aren’t

someone who put her down wasn’t worth keeping in her life.

response.

smile on Justin’s face slipped away,

usual rules. He liked her just the way she was, but deep down, he knew she didn’t have room

she didn’t push him away. At least this way, they could still

Quinita as they walked out of the airport.

and as the couple approached,

to tell the driver where to go. Once he got in, Quinita spoke up from the backseat, “Edward, aren’t we going to the Janssen

would I go to the Janssens after

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us and apologize”

“Hey, I went upset with you. It’s just 1 Carit

his hand a gentle squeeze and smiled.

ler’s head to the hotel for

replied, her smile softening his

the Eveona Hotel. The manager and his staff were already waiting outside. As Edward

who was with

Mr. Evans.” The manager nodded and turned to the staff. “Everyone, you’re done for now. You can

the staff

others left, the manager gestured toward the door. “Mr.

nodded. “Let’s

and stepped into the Presidential Suite. As soon as they walked

a better look, their eyes drawn to Elysia’s smiling face. Quinita