Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 355

When Fabian said Elysia liked Zane, his voice dropped low. His gaze darkened, sharp and intense.

Javier didn’t say anything. He simply stared straight ahead, his focus unwavering. It wasn’t a secret that Elysia liked Zane-~ everyone knew. The problem was, for a long time, neither of them had been willing to admit it.

He just couldn’t accept someone who was going to take his sister away from him, even though that person had once looked after Elysia.

Javier remembered that kindness. He would repay it when the time came. But he would never, under any circumstances, let his sister get involved with that man.

Even if Elysia ended up with Zane, Javier hoped it would be an equal partnership.

The thought made his chest tighten. He couldn’t stop himself from wondering, ‘What was it about Zane that Elysia liked?

To Javier, Zane had nothing to offer. He found fault with every part of him.

But he knew Elysia would get married one day.

He let out a deep sigh, his eyes drifting to the two of them downstairs. It seemed like he’d have to prepare himself for that possibility. If it happened, he didn’t want to be caught off guard, struggling to accept it later.

The next day, Edward, Quinita, and the Evans brothers set off for Jorlandia. Quinita had planned to stay behind, but Edward couldn’t bring himself to leave her alone.

Although Quinita’s health had improved a lot, she still wasn’t back to her old self. If she stayed Sivro alone, there was a chance she wouldn’t be able to take care of Elysia, and Elysia might end up having to care for her instead.

After some convincing, Quinita agreed to return to Jorlandia with them. They decided that once they had the chance,

a while. Edward would come back to Sivro with her and stay for

It was a compromise they had both agreed on, and only then did Quinita finally agree to go.

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The house at Royal Bay was unusually quiet now with Phoebe nowhere to be found. Elysia didn’t mind, though. She enjoyed the peace and quiet. The calm atmosphere was exactly what she needed.

She stretched out lazily on the couch, settling into the cushions as she let out a content sigh.

Suddenly, the sound of the doorbell snapped her out of her relaxed state. She got up and walked over to the door. But when she saw who was standing there, she froze. “Zane? What are you doing here?”

Her hair cascaded loosely around her waist, and she wore a simple white spaghetti–strap dress that stopped just above her thighs. The hem was trimmed with delicate lace, giving it a subtly alluring touch.

eyes widened as he took in her appearance. He quickly cleared his throat and glanced

her cheeks turned pink.

she quickly closed the door behind her.

opened again, she had slipped on a light chiffon blouse over her dress. The short skirt remained the same, but the blouse covered most

wasn’t as revealing as before, but it was

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moment longer than he intended before he forced himself to look away, 11e stepped

discomfort. Her brows furrowed in confusion.

she asked, crossing her arms, “why are you here today? What’s going on?

say a word at first. Instead, he handed her a file. Elysia took it, eyeing him

just got finished today,” Zane said. “From now on, this house is

surprise. Just yesterday, she and Fabian had discussed this. She

her thoughts. He gave her a

back out, he used a few connections. What would’ve

was in his hands, there was no going back. Even if Fabian changed his

my mom’s birthday is in two days. Wanna come with

up, eyes wide in surprise. “Me? With you?”

raised an eyebrow. “Is that a

Elysia

good. I’ll pick you up the day after tomorrow,” Zane

taking just a few steps, he stopped.

back. He seemed to tremble slightly. Elysia was confused, but he suddenly spun around and walked straight toward her. Without warning,

close now

sat up straight, staring at him. She hesitated before speaking.

in her ear, his voice rough, “What if someone else

didn’t fully

so… revealing. It wouldn’t be good if someone else saw you like this,” he said,

“Are you someone else?”

her words, Zane looked up at her, a small smile tugging

gaze was so intense that it felt like it could swallow

only made him focus more on her pink lips. Slowly, he

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