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.

his deduction, Barry congratulated himself silently, patting his back

handing her the gift box. “This is the dress for tomorrow’s dinner,

the box and gasped. Inside lay a stunning light blue off–shoulder gown. The design hugged her figure perfectly, flaring out into a beautiful mermaid tail, delicately embroidered with white

the sight, a feeling of déjà

this the dress from Morgania Fashion Week a few years back? There was only one in that

Tom. How is it here? Could

gown up, she examined it closely, her brow furrowing in disbelief. This was undeniably her

reaction, Zane couldn’t help but smile. “Does it look

surprise. “Zane, where did

m.

don’t know why, but I felt this strong urge to buy it. Unfortunately, Tom wouldn’t

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She adored Ada’s designs. After she passed away, he started going to

him. He thought about how much

softening. “After the show, he went backstage to speak with Ada. He shared this touching

When she hesitated to sell this dress, Tom’s story about his wife deeply

she wondered how Zane even knew

time she met Nora at the Grand Restaurant. Nora had walked over to greet Zane, mentioning she was his

course, it made sense. Tom had this quirky expectation that everyone invited to his parties should bring a date.

her question. “So how did you actually

a glint in his eye. “I

eyebrow, intrigued.

really like. I’m planning to take her to my mom’s birthday party next month.

it? That’s all you said?” Elysia asked.

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

fluttered. She realized he had prepared this dress a month

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

He was captivated. He stumbled upon that gorgeous

to meet Tom and noticed the dress hanging in the store window. The design was strikingly similar to Ada’s style. When Tom introduced the dress, Zane

sure why, but he felt a strong urge to buy

doubts about their identities crept in.

you like it?” Zane asked, his gaze locking onto her. Elysia paused for a moment before nodding

As long as you like it, that’s all that matters. You and Ada are friends, so

Zane spoke, she remembered how she had been admiring the dress just