Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Elysia felt a knot tighten in her stomach as she thought about what would happen if the press caught wind of this.

She wasn’t naive, Her brothers had made their feelings about Zane clear–they didn’t like him at all.

This situation needed careful planning from every angle.

Right now, she focused on Zane. He was the one she had chosen, and she wasn’t about to let him slip away.

Zane continued to massage her legs softly. “Feeling better?” he asked, glancing over at her.

“Much better, Elysia replied.

Just as she finished her sentence, the doorbell rang, interrupting the moment.

“Stay right there. I’ll get it, Zane said, gently placing her legs down as he stood up.

When he opened the door, Barry stood there with a gift box in hand. His eyes lit up when he recognized Zane. “Mr. Hartley, as you requested, here’s everything you need,” he said, handing the box over.

“Thanks,” Zane replied, taking the box with a nod.

Barry didn’t hang around after that. He understood the unspoken rules.

He thought, “This is clearly Ms. Rosewood’s… No, Ms. Evans’s place. Besides, it’s hard to believe that such a decent guy like Mr. Hartley will stay with a lady alone but Elysia!

What was more, he knew the gift box he brought over was packed with an evening gown.

Over the years, Barry had never seen Zane bring a date to any event.

Well, there was that one time at Tom’s party, but that was different–Tom had a strange rule that everyone needed a partner.

Other than that, Barry had always known Zane to be single.

deduction, Barry congratulated himself silently, patting his back in

“This is the dress for tomorrow’s dinner, Elysia.

lay a stunning light blue off–shoulder gown. The design hugged her figure perfectly,

in the sight, a feeling of déjà vu washed over

from Morgania Fashion Week a few years back? There was only one in that collection,

Tom. How is it here? Could someone

she examined it closely, her brow furrowing

couldn’t help but smile. “Does it look familiar?” he asked.

where did you get

m.

when I was in Morgania. I don’t know why, but I felt this strong urge to

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passed away, he started going to every one of Ada’s fashion shows. He never misses them. Zane explained, his tone turning serious.

thought about how

turned toward Elysia, his eyes softening. “After the show, he went backstage to speak with Ada. He shared this touching story with

It was true. When she hesitated to sell this dress, Tom’s story about his

she wondered how

time she met Nora at the Grand Restaurant. Nora had

sense. Tom had this quirky expectation that everyone invited to his parties should bring

realization, Elysia redirected her question. “So how did you

in his eye.

intrigued. ‘A story?‘ she thought.

I really like. I’m planning to take her to my mom’s

it? That’s all you said?” Elysia

more emotional. In the end, Tom gave me the dress. He wants me and the girl I love to be happy together and keep that love alive,” Zane said, his voice filled

he had prepared this dress a month in advance.

mentioned the birthday party, he had already planned to get the dress ready. The thought

Elysia. He was captivated. He stumbled upon that gorgeous dress by chance.

store window. The design was

face flashed in his mind. He wasn’t sure why, but he felt a strong urge to

and Ada, doubts about their identities crept in. Now, he was

asked, his gaze locking onto her. Elysia paused

As long as you like it, that’s all that matters. You and Ada are friends, so you must know her designs pretty well,” Zane said, a warm smile spreading

had been admiring the dress just moments earlier. She