Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 349

“Javier has a point, Yehoshua said, his voice steady. “And any bodyguard we hire has to spar with me fire. Only thone who pass will do. If they can’t even handle me, how can they protect Elysia?

Holden crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. “Yehoshua, I’m guessing, not many people can pass your test, ne?

Yehoshua gave him a sharp look. ‘Is that a problem?

“Well, if that’s the case, how are we supposed to find enough bodyguards?‘ Holden asked.

“We’ll find people who are close to my level. They just need to be good enough. We need numbers, not just a few Yehoshua replied, his tone unwavering

As they discussed the plan, Elysia sat in stunned silence. They were so serious, almost like they were planning a military mission. She couldn’t help but imagine what it would be like to walk around school or other places with bodyguards.

People would stare, for sure. She could already hear the whispers and see the awkward glances.

This was definitely going to be uncomfortable.

“Um, Mom, Dad, brothers, I have something to say, Elysia said, raising her hand. Her serious expression made everyone

chuckle.

Javier smiled. “Elysia, just speak up. No need for all the formalities”

Elysia rolled her eyes in her mind. ‘I would love to, but when do you ever give me a chance? she thought

Seeing her pout, Fabian couldn’t hold back his laugh. “Elysia, we’re all ears,” he said, with an amused smile in his eyes.

All eyes were on her now. She straightened up and took a deep breath. “I want to say… can we not have bodyguards?”

“No way, everyone responded at once. They exchanged glances, and then Javier gave the final call “Five to one, Elysia. You’re gonna have to listen to us this time.”

“Well, I have one more thing to say. Elysia’s voice was firm.

“What is it?” They asked, eager to hear her out.

her head, Elysia thought, ‘It’s pointless to try and change their minds now. Maybe I should try a different angle. Just give a little

stay out of sight? I’m not a movie star. Even Holden, a movie star, doesn’t need

Javier raised

glare. “Stop messing with

said, throwing his hands up

it.” Elysia felt a small win. Her eyes shifted to Edward and Quinita. When neither of them spoke, she turned to Fabian, her

picking up on her little plan. “I think we can make Elysia’s request work,” he said, looking at the

group.

she heard that. ‘I knew you

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Chapter 349

if they stay out of sight. They can still protect her just as well,”

second, thinking it over. Then he nodded. “Fabian’s right. If that’s the case,

sitting beside him. “What

happy, I’m fine with

he stood up. “I’ll

everything decided, the group headed back to their

The Evans family had reserved it when the hotel was first built. It didn’t feel like a hotel. It felt

if their family doubled in size, there would

sat in front of the vanity mirror, her mind racing. The events of the day left her feeling uneasy. “Edward, I’ve been thinking… leaving Elysia alone in Sivro is

and glanced at her. “You mean, bring her back

in Sivro. If we force her to

want to make her sad… but leaving her there just doesn’t sit right with me.” Quinita’s voice trembled. “I’m

finish the sentence, but Edward could see the fear in her eyes–the same fear she’d had when

Edward’s heart sink. He stood up, walked over to

improving. She was learning to cope with Evelyn’s

Quinita looked up at Edward, her face lighting up. “Edward, if we can’t bring Elysia back… I’ll stay with her in Sivro. That way, I can keep her

laugh. He didn’t think Quinita, who could barely carry a heavy bag,

Quinita asked, raising an

you serious?” Edward chuckled,