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

he walked over and gently set her down. Leaning in, he placed his hands on

away, avoiding eye

Zane’s voice dipped low and soft, and their closeness added tension. His

watched her closely, his eyes warm. “Is it because I held your hand? Is

answer, he continued, “If you didn’t like it, I won’t

grew a bit heavier as he spoke. Just the thought of not being

in school, Zane would have loved to throw a big party. He wanted everyone to know who she truly was— his destined wife and his one true

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

didn’t

her turned–away face, worry flooded his mind. Deep down, he felt a painful twist

he said

she stared at Zane. ‘A proud guy like him is apologizing? Just

serious gaze, Elysia started to wonder

that she still 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

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

pretending to want him to scoop her up like a little

he lifted her,

tightening his hold

said I don’t like it?” Their eyes locked, and Elysia’s tone softened. “If I didn’t like it, do you really think I’d

beat. “Then why did

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

I do

was so obvious in your eyes. And your lips were curved up! Don’t think I didn’t see,” she insisted, narrowing her eyes

mad because he held her hand; she was upset because he

couldn’t help but smile. Elysia didn’t truly

pressing the corner of his mouth with her fingers. “Do you think I’m not

way he held her didn’t change; if