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.

shrugged it off, thinking he wouldn’t really do anything. She pulled her hand back from the door, but just as she was about to turn away, Zane suddenly grabbed her wrist. Before she could react, she found herself tumbling against his warm, broad

you doing?” she gasped, her eyes wide.

relax,” Zane

command caught Elysia off guard, leaving her speechless. She allowed him to hold her, breathing in the cool, minty scent that lingered around him. That smell felt strangely familiar.

care, Zane set her down on a sturdy white wooden chair by the dining table. His movements were gentle as if afraid that he might hurt

with big, shimmering eyes, which resembled

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lightly tapped her nose, his tone teasing, “What do you think

as she turned her head away, not wanting

his girl

wafted through the air. Elysia swallowed hard, doing her best to stay strong and not look

Zane’s lips as he gently cupped her face in his hands, tilting it up. “Elysia, even if you’re

of her face and picked up a pancake, bringing it close to his nose to take a deep whiff. “This smells amazing! Aren’t

couldn’t help but be drawn to the pancake’s golden color and the sweet aroma teasing her senses. Before she knew it, she

the flavor burst in her mouth, a wave of satisfaction washed over her. She didn’t even realize a few

softly and reached up to wipe the crumbs away, his eyes sparkling

his gentle expression made her question the rumors she had

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

asked, noticing her lost stare. Concern edged his voice, as he worried he

knew you were this soft?” Elysia asked, raising an eyebrow teasingly.

and eat, or your breakfast

pushed aside all her other thoughts.

the best one she had

up and noticed Zane just watching her. He hadn’t taken a bite himself. Confused, she paused and asked, “Zane,

I want to watch you eat, Elysia,”

grin made Elysia a bit suspicious. Last time at the restaurant, her brothers had

with Zane, it seemed like she was just meant

she thought, shaking her head a little in disbelief.

lifting the pancake and holding it out toward Zane’s

a bite. He wasn’t about to