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.

grip, unwilling to let her

set her down. Leaning in, he placed his hands on either side of her, effectively

her head away,

closeness added tension. His breath tickled her neck,

remained silent. Zane watched her closely, his eyes warm. “Is it because I held your hand? Is that what et

didn’t like it, I won’t do it again.”

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

big party. He wanted everyone to know who she

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

Elysia didn’t like that.

Deep down, he felt a

sorry,” he said softly.

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

serious gaze, Elysia started to wonder if maybe she had gone too

mess up her hair playfully. But then he remembered she didn’t like that and quickly pulled

small hand grabbed the corner of his suit. “Are you really going to

turned around, confused. Elysia was holding out her arms, pretending to want him to scoop her up like a little girl asking

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

his hold around

Elysia’s tone softened. “If I didn’t like it,

beat. “Then

she pouted.

did I

lips were curved up! Don’t think I didn’t see,” she insisted, narrowing

of relief washing over him. So, she wasn’t mad because he held her hand; she was

Elysia didn’t truly

mouth with her fingers. “Do you think I’m not reserved enough?

the way he held her