Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 365

Zane watched Elysia dash away, his thoughts quiet. He knew his niece very well.

If he let anything slip, everyone would know.

He had promised Elysia that he would keep the secret for now.

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The next morning, as the sun began to rise, Elysia jogged back from her run. After a hot shower, she slipped on a white lace sleep dress, feeling refreshed. Just as she adjusted the straps, the doorbell rang.

With a towel in hand, she dried her damp hair before opening the door. To her surprise, Zane stood there holding breakfast.

“Did you just get out of the shower?” Zane asked.

“Yeah, just finished my morning run,” Elysia replied, leaning against the doorway. She glanced at the breakfast in his hands and teased, “Looks like being a girlfriend has its perks. I don’t remember you ever bringing me breakfast before, Zane.”

“Are you saying I’ve treated you poorly before?” His eyes sparkled mischievously, making Elysia’s heart race.

She felt he really knew how to draw her in.

“You know how you treated me,” she said playfully, stepping a bit closer to him and reducing the space between them.

Inhaling the fresh scent of her body wash, Zane tightened his grip on the breakfast, clearly trying to keep his feelings in check.

“Elysia, are you testing my self–control?” he asked, his voice deep and a little raspy.

Elysia realized she might have pushed it too far. In a hurried motion, she reached for the breakfast. “Zane, thanks for the food. You can head back now,” she said, trying to dismiss him.

As she started to close the door, Zane wasn’t about to let that happen. He blocked the doorframe with his hand, his eyes locked onto hers. “Elysia, are you playing with fire and not planning to put it out?”

“What are you talking about?” Elysia shot back, confused.

“Talking nonsense?” he said, his tone light. “You heartless girl. I wake up early just to bring you breakfast, and you won’t even let me in?”

Even though his words sounded like complaints, the affection in his voice was undeniable.

was about to turn away, Zane suddenly grabbed her wrist. Before she could react, she found herself

are you doing?” she

Zane replied lightly.

to hold her, breathing in the cool, minty scent that lingered around

on a sturdy white wooden chair by the dining table. His movements were gentle as if afraid that

at him with big, shimmering eyes, which

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her cuteness. He reached up and lightly tapped her nose, his tone teasing, “What

red as she turned her head

thought his girl

on the table, and the mouthwatering smell of pancakes wafted through the air. Elysia swallowed hard, doing her best to stay strong and not look

her face in his hands, tilting it up. “Elysia, even if you’re upset with me, you can’t ignore

a pancake, bringing it close to his nose to

the pancake’s golden color and the sweet aroma teasing her senses.

of satisfaction washed over her. She didn’t even

chuckled softly and reached up to wipe the

brought Elysia back to reality. Gazing at his gentle expression made

like that at all. Those eyes are so soft and kind. Where’s that tough guy everyone talks about?‘

asked, noticing her lost stare. Concern edged his voice, as he worried he might have hurt her feelings.

would people say if they knew you were this soft?” Elysia asked, raising an

and they’ll never know,” Zane said, playfully poking her nose. “But hurry up and eat, or your breakfast

her other thoughts. Now, eating was

pancake was definitely the best one she had ever tasted.

Elysia glanced up and noticed Zane just watching her. He hadn’t taken a bite himself. Confused, she

watch you eat,

Last time at the restaurant, her brothers had done the same thing–just sat back and watched her

seemed like she was just meant to be the

just from watching me?‘ she thought, shaking her head a little in

have to eat with me,” she insisted, lifting the pancake and holding it

smile, Zane leaned forward and took a