Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Not long after, everything was prepped and ready to go. It was time for Elysia to take charge of the kitchen. She tied on her apron and got to work, starting the base for the seafood stew.

She poured olive oil into a large pot and heated it over medium heat. Then, she added onions, carrots, and celery, stirring until the onions became translucent.

Once the spices were added, she gave it a quick stir, and the delicious aroma filled the entire house.

The smell was so tempting that everyone straightened up, took a deep breath, and instinctively swallowed, their mouths watering.

Just as she was about to bring everything to the table, the doorbell rang. Phoebe quickly rushed to answer it, but when she

saw who was standing outside, she froze.

‘What’s Zane doing here?‘ she thought, confused.

She forced a polite smile. “Mr. Hartley, what brings you here?”

“There’s someone who invited me over for dinner,” Zane replied.

“Dinner?” Phoebe peeked inside, clearly doubtful. She stepped aside and gestured for him to come in. “Mr. Hartley, please, come in.”

After all, Zane was the owner of the house. Phoebe was living under his roof, so she had to show respect.

She also figured maybe Elysia had asked him to come.

When Elysia saw Zane standing there, she froze, her hand still holding a fork in midair. ‘What is he doing here? Will my brothers pick a fight with him?‘ she thought.

She glanced over at her brothers sitting nearby, wondering if she should say something. Before she could, Fabian’s voice broke the silence. “He’s my guest,” Fabian said, his tone casual.

Everyone at the table exchanged shocked looks, not understanding why Fabian had invited Zane.

Elysia was also surprised. ‘Didn’t Fabian and Zane have problems with each other? Why would he invite him to dinner?” she wondered.

“Mr. Hartley, please have a seat,” Fabian said.

the formalities. Considering we’re

got it wrong. We’re not

felt unusually tense. Neither of the two said anything, but the tension was thick enough to cut

remained calm as ever. He pulled out a chair and sat

bowl. Her brothers‘ faces darkened.

Hartley, maybe you should focus on your own meal. Elysia has us to take care of her,” Javier said, his voice tight

trouble you, Javier. I’m used to it,” Zane

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for Elysia, he’d have

know how to talk, don’t you? I’m guessing you’ve had

love life has been a joke. No girlfriends to

to speak, Fabian cut in, “Mr. Hartley, I really appreciate you looking after Elysia while she was in Sivro. If you ever need anything business–related,

“This sly old fox. He’s definitely hinting that I should come to him for help in business but nothing else. Does he think I won’t catch

might have other intentions toward her? Does he really think he

no need for thanks. I’ve been more than

paused for a long moment before answering. “I heard from Elysia that the house in Royal

was too far from school, so she moved in with

Name your price, and I’d like

eyebrow, puzzled. “Mr. Evans, I don’t think I

but firm. “You know

eyes. A look of mild confusion crossed Zane’s face before his eyes shifted

house, Elysia could stay there permanently. So, is he trying to help me out? Is this

probably trying to avoid owing me too much. Buying the house would settle

like Fabian’s attitude toward him had shifted. He wasn’t as guarded as before, which Zane thought

looks. Fabian’s offer to buy

couldn’t believe what they were hearing.

a house in Royal Bay meant Zane would see

very thought made them uneasy. They were worried

at Fabian, trying to make sense of it. She wondered, ‘Isn’t Fabian against me being

confused, she didn’t say anything.

own thoughts. Well, everyone except Phoebe–she was the only one who