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

and gently set her down. Leaning in, he

away, avoiding

Zane’s voice dipped low and soft, and their closeness added tension. His breath tickled her neck, sending shivers

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

“If you didn’t like it, I won’t do it

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

big party. He wanted everyone to know who she truly was— his destined wife

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

Elysia didn’t like

turned–away face, worry flooded his mind. Deep down,

sorry,” he said softly.

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

wonder if maybe she had gone

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

going to leave

holding out her arms, pretending to want him to scoop her up like a little

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

you to fall,” he said, tightening his hold around her waist. “I thought

Elysia’s tone softened. “If I didn’t like it, do you really think I’d

heart skipped a beat. “Then why did you-”

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

you? When did I do

And your lips were curved up! Don’t think

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

help but smile. Elysia didn’t truly reject

his mouth with her fingers. “Do you

way he held her didn’t