Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 362

At the entrance of the villa, Zane halted and glanced at Elysia. She was glued to their joined hands, staring intently, completely unresponsive.

He raised an eyebrow and smirked. “Elysia, are you waiting for me to open the door?”

At that, Elysia’s gaze slowly shifted to him, and she looked a bit lost. When she noticed the playful grin on Zane’s face, irritation bubbled inside her.

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Without hesitating, she yanked her hand free. Her long fingers quickly punched in a few numbers on the keypad, and a cheerful “ding” echoed as the door clicked open.

Zane reached out for her hand again, but she gracefully sidestepped him.

Feeling a bit deflated, he realized she was upset with him.

Walking behind Elysia as she hurried inside, he noticed she was about to trip on the stairs. Acting fast, Zane stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. With a gentle tug, Elysia stumbled right into his arms.

Still fuming, Elysia shot him a glare that could freeze fire.

She pushed him away, creating a bit of distance. “Mr. Hartley, please keep your distance. You know, boundaries.”

Zane blinked in surprise, wondering, ‘She’s calling me Mr. Hartley? What’s with the sudden distance?”

“Elysia- he managed to say, but she cut him off.

“If you have nothing else to discuss, you can leave now, Mr. Hartley.” With that, Elysia pivoted sharply and walked off.

Watching her storm away, Zane was momentarily stunned. If he didn’t chase after her, she would stay mad much longer.

Zane quickened his steps and reached for her arm, but she pushed him away with surprising strength. Not hesitating, Zane scooped her up around the waist.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Elysia gasped, her eyes wide with disbelief. She squirmed, trying to break free from his hold.

tightened his grip, unwilling to

her down. Leaning in, he

away, avoiding eye contact.

added tension. His breath

warm. “Is it because I held your hand? Is

he continued, “If you didn’t like

as he spoke. Just the thought of not being able to hold her hand anymore made his

loved to throw a big party. He wanted everyone to know

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couldn’t hurt Elysia, not even a little bit. But every time he saw her, he couldn’t

didn’t

flooded his mind. Deep down, he felt a painful

sorry,” he said

eyes as she stared at Zane. ‘A proud

wonder if maybe she

wouldn’t speak, Zane reached out, wanting to mess up her hair playfully. But then he remembered she didn’t like that and quickly pulled his hand back.

about to turn and leave, a small hand grabbed the corner of his suit. “Are you really going to leave me like last time? Pick me up and then just ignore me?” Her

Elysia was holding out her arms, pretending to want him to

around her. But as soon as he lifted her, Elysia’s legs wrapped around his

said, tightening his hold around her waist. “I thought

eyes locked, and Elysia’s tone softened. “If I didn’t

heart skipped a beat. “Then why

don’t even know why I’m mad,” she pouted. “Why did you

When did I do

were curved up! Don’t think I didn’t see,”

a wave of relief washing over him. So, she wasn’t mad because he held her

but smile. Elysia didn’t truly reject him

reached up, gently pressing the corner of his mouth with her fingers. “Do you

disappeared from her waist. But the way he held her didn’t