Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Elysia and Ava let out a long sigh of relief. Seeing Elena finally make peace with her family, they couldn’t help but feel happy for her.

“University, huh?” Ava’s eyes lit up at the mention. She linked arms with Elysia and Elena. “Elena’s headed to Jorlandia. Wha about you, Elysia? Where’re you thinking of applying?”

Elysia hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering. “Jorlandia, she finally said.

Ava nodded. “Then I’m applying to a university in Jorlandia, too. I know my grades aren’t as good as yours, but if I work hard, getting into a third–tier school in Jorlandia shouldn’t be impossible

“Third–tier school? You’re selling yourself short, Elysia teased, nudging Ava playfully.

Ava pouted, sticking out her lower lip. “I’m just being realistic!”

Eric walked by just then and overheard their conversation. He couldn’t resist chiming in. “You? Third–tier school? You’ve got to be kidding yourself.”

Ava’s brows furrowed at Eric’s annoying tone. “What are you even saying, Eric? Are you saying I can’t get into a third–tier school?”

Eric looked her up and down, his eyes filled with doubt. “Yeah, I’m not convinced.”

Ava’s anger flared up. She clenched her fists, ready to give Eric a piece of her mind. But Eric was quicker. As soon as he saw her fists, he bolted into the classroom.

Ava’s punch missed, and she huffed in frustration. “Hey, get back here!” she shouted, chasing after him.

“Something’s going on in Eric’s mind,” Elysia muttered, shaking her head as she watched them run off.

“Yeah, indeed,” Elena agreed, nodding her head.

The two of them stood outside, chatting for a while. Meanwhile, Ava kicked Eric out of the classroom three times. Once, she even shoved him against the wall and gave him a good beating.

But Eric didn’t fight back. He just struggled to break free and ran again. Maybe they were tired because eventually, they both stopped coming out.

just gotten back to school and hadn’t even checked on her

defeated. Elysia glanced at Eric, who was sitting by

gently placed her hand on Ava’s head. “Hey, what’s wrong? Did Eric bully you?” she asked

on, Elysia,” Eric protested, rolling his eyes. “You can’t just take her side like that. You have no idea how rough she got with me. She was like a wildcat. If anyone needs protection here, it’s

class knew Eric was the school bully. Normally, no one dared to even touch him.

she was toast. He wasn’t exactly

fight back at all. It was completely out of character and

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him better, they might’ve thought he’d

see he just had a soft spot for Ava. They

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for my friends, not for what’s right,” Elysia said, shrugging like it was obvious

eyes widened as he asked. “Am I not your friend? Remember when you first got to Class 6? I had your back. If it weren’t for me, you’d have been toast,” he said like he was reminding

forgot? You’re heartless,” Eric added, turning away like he was the one who got hurt. “Ava’s your friend, but I’m not?” He sounded almost

deal? He’s acting like he’s

Elysia could even respond, Ava couldn’t hold it back anymore. She straightened up and shook her fist at Eric. “Eric. are you looking for another round?” she

this girl always so rough? Can’t she

you say?” she

I was wrong! Put your fist down. I gotta keep some dignity here,” he said,

everyone was stunned. This wasn’t the Eric they knew

if he was usually

girlfriend? I better start treating Ava with extra respect. What if she really becomes his girl? Sterling thought, his mind

*****

afternoon, Zane was already waiting outside. Alice stood next to the Maybach, and as soon as she

walked over, flashed a sweet smile at Alice,

little annoyed. His niece was getting in the way. Elysia hadn’t even glanced his way

him.

through Elysia’s, her face glowing. “Elysia, come on. Let’s go!” She practically dragged Elysia