Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 363

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Zane spoke softly, his voice full of restraint. His face was calm, but inside, he was a whirlwind of emotions.

With a playful smile, Elysia wrapped her arms around his neck, her bright eyes locking onto his with a serious expression. “I know exactly what I’m talking about.”

Each word felt like a wave crashing over Zane. His heart raced harder than before. He wanted to respond, but he couldn’t shake the thought that she was only eighteen.

If he had to turn her down, it would hurt more than a knife piercing his heart.

He didn’t want to let go. This girl in front of him was someone he wanted to love and protect for a lifetime.

He couldn’t bear to say no.

Zane, a sharp businessman, found himself in a tough situation, completely unprepared to feel so torn inside.

Noticing his silence, Elysia playfully tilted his chin up. “I know what you’re thinking. You believe I’m too young. You think it’s wrong to go after a girl like me?”

She hit the nail on the head. Zane felt exposed, his true feelings laid bare.

Looking into her sparkling yet slightly cool and alluring eyes, he hesitated. But then she added, “I just changed my identity to a high school student. Trust me. I’ve been an adult for a while now, and besides—*

Suddenly, Elysia leaned in closer, her tone teasing. “Zane, I’m not complaining about your age. But if you think I’m too young, maybe I’ll find another young and handsome guy to be with. There are plenty of charming guys out there, not just you.”

“Are you really trying to walk away from me, Elysia?” Zane asked, his brows furrowing in surprise.

“Maybe. I can’t hang onto one tree forever,” she replied casually, her eyes glinting with mischief.

At her words, Zane leaned in, closing the space between them to barely a foot.

Elysia looked startled, staring into his handsome face and bracing for his anger. But instead, Zane smirked and said, “Guess I’m your type.”

His charming gaze, paired with his good looks and that deep, magnetic voice, made Elysia’s heart flutter in her chest.

“Sure, there are tons of good–looking guys in the world. But I think I’m the best one. By the way, didn’t you just say you wanted a sweet and handsome guy? Well, guess what? I’m right here.”

Elysia blinked in surprise. She had encountered her fair share of self–absorbed guys before, but Zane took it to a whole new level.

She thought. ‘Does he really see himself as a sweet and handsome man? What a mix–up. He’s more like a big force guardian dog, strong and protective. ‘

looked at Zane, puzzled. “Didn’t you say you didn’t want to

smile. “If I don’t step up, Elysia, who else

someone else. Zane could only agree

her close is way better than letting those

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a handsome guy,” Elysia teased, trying to get

pretending to be offended. “Am

grinned mischievously. “You won’t know until I find someone else.”

his face. “No need to

“Where does

you, Elysia,” Zane

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a soft kiss on her forehead. Her eyes went wide in surprise. His lips felt warm and sweet, sending a delightful tingle through her.

Zane gently ran his hand over

to that role now? My little girl deserves to be by my

and captivating. The way his throat moved as he

Just moments ago, she

an eyebrow playfully. “What if one day I get tired of you and decide I don’t want you anymore?”

A mischievous smile tugged at his lips. “Then I’ll just hold on tight. Once I grab your hand, you can bet I won’t

he spoke, he slid his fingers around hers, his

her cheeks warm. But this time, she managed to stay composed. “You’ve been carrying me forever. Don’t you get

confidence shining in his eyes. “Not at all. I could carry you and run

but my legs are feeling it,” Elysia said,

things up?” Zane teased, raising

it out.” Elysia instinctively untangled her legs from his waist. But just as her feet were about to touch the floor,

he lifted her as if she were a

sore, just relax,” Zane said, settling her down gently on the

a soft massage to ease her discomfort.

feeling any better?” he

great

egs, giving

work on it more,”

both