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.

his grip, unwilling to let her go.

dining table, he walked over and gently set her down. Leaning in, he placed his hands on either side of

away, avoiding eye contact.

added tension. His breath tickled her neck, sending

closely, his eyes warm. “Is it

didn’t like it,

thought of not being able to hold her

throw a big party. He wanted everyone to know who she truly was—

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little bit. But every time he saw her, he couldn’t help but want to ruffle her

didn’t like that.

worry flooded his mind. Deep down, he felt a painful twist in his heart.

he said

those words slipped out, Elysia froze. Shock filled her eyes as she stared at Zane. ‘A proud guy like him is apologizing?

gaze, Elysia started to wonder if maybe

to mess up her hair playfully. But then he

grabbed the corner of his suit. “Are you really going to leave me like last time? Pick me up

him to scoop her up like a little girl asking

soon as he lifted her, Elysia’s

I don’t want you to fall,” he said, tightening his hold

tone softened. “If I

beat. “Then why did you-”

why I’m mad,” she pouted. “Why did you laugh at me

When did I

in your eyes. And your lips were curved

over him. So, she wasn’t mad because he

help but smile. Elysia didn’t truly reject him after all.

laughing?” Elysia reached up, gently pressing the corner of his mouth with her fingers. “Do you think I’m not reserved enough? Is that why

he held her didn’t