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 let her

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

her head away, avoiding eye contact.

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

Zane watched her closely, his eyes warm. “Is it

you didn’t like it, I won’t do it again.”

as he spoke. Just the thought of not

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

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time he saw her, he couldn’t help but want to ruffle her hair and

Elysia didn’t like

worry flooded his mind. Deep

he said

Shock filled her eyes as she stared at Zane. ‘A proud guy like him is apologizing? Just because I’m upset?‘ she

to wonder if maybe she had gone too far

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

about to turn and leave, a small hand grabbed the corner of his suit. “Are you really going to leave me like

pretending to want him to

But as soon as he lifted her, Elysia’s legs wrapped around his waist like 9 a

tightening his hold around her waist. “I thought you didn’t like

softened. “If I didn’t like it, do you really think

beat.

can’t believe you don’t even know why I’m mad,” she pouted. “Why did you laugh at me

I do that?”

It was so obvious in your eyes. And your lips were curved

mad because he held her hand; she was

help but smile. Elysia didn’t truly reject

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

from her waist. But the way he held her didn’t change; if