Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 367

“Well, this is something else. Mr. Hartley showing up at a dinner with a date? Especially tonight. It looks like this date is pretty special,” a middle–aged man said, his sharp eyes full of curiosity.

“Do you guys think that girl looks familiar?” someone chimed in, tilting their head as they tried to remember

At that, the crowd turned to look at Elysia. She definitely seemed familiar like someone they’d seen before.

Suddenly, someone gasped in recognition. “Wait a minute. Isn’t that Ms. Evans? The daughter the Evans family just fou

As they processed this, a picture of Elysia began to form in their minds,

When they zoomed in on her beautiful, delicate face, they couldn’t shake the feeling that she looked just like the Elysia they remembered. They were sure now; they hadn’t mistaken her for someone else,

When they realized who she was, the scrutiny on their faces changed into shock.

‘Could Ms. Evans and Mr. Hartley be planning some kind of family alliance?‘ they wondered. This thought sent little shivers down their spines. If the powerful two families of Durinville and Jorlandia joined together, it would spell trouble for smaller families like theirs.

Panic spread through some of the guests. Their faces turned pale. They forced smiles, trying to hide their discomfort while scrambling for what to say next.

As Elysia wrapped her arm around Zane’s, they stepped into the foyer. Immediately, all eyes were on them.

But after just a moment, the guests quickly looked away. They were just as curious as those outside, but they knew it wasn’t polite to stare. Besides, they could easily bump into someone important here.

Even a tiny shift in expression could catch attention and lead to gossip.

Fabian stood among the crowd with a glass of red wine in his hand, his gaze locked on Zane and Elysia. His eyes were serious and intense.

Next to him, Javier seemed more relaxed. A smile played at the corner of his mouth as he chatted casually with people around him.

Noticing the tension around Fabian, Javier glanced over. “What’s going on with you?”

Following Fabian’s line of sight, Javier widened his eyes when he saw Elysia, raising his eyebrows. “Elysia?”

Then he chuckled, feeling at ease again. “You guessed it right.”

Javier was definitely attending. He had originally planned to go to Sivro to pick up Elysia. But just then, Fabian

her.”

someone did bring Elysia.

was Zane, a wave of annoyance washed over him. He just understand why Fabian would let Zane

because Elysia likes him,” Fabian had

was true;

couldn’t

he couldn’t change the situation. Elysia liked Zane, and Javier had opened the door for

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But he had never said he would accept

and would meet plenty of people in her life. As for Zane, he wasn’t

at all. He simply

a waiter walked by with drinks. Elysia reached out to grab a glass of red wine but

voice broke

closer, dropping her voice to a whisper. “I may

slightly, whispering back,

By your logic, if I’m too young for wine, then you’re basically, what, grooming

eyebrow,

form of seduction,” she

his lips twisting into a smirk. “Thanks, Elysia, for letting me experience the thrill of winning by looks alone. I’m truly honored. Here, I think I’m

Elysia was about to fire back, a bright voice called out

front of her. The girl had long, shiny brown hair cascading down to her waist, with soft bangs framing her delicate features. A diamond leaf–shaped hairpin

tall and elegant, her lovely sheath dress

to ask, her curiosity piqued.

warm smile, the girl replied, “I’m Lindsey, Jim’s daughter. I’m seven years older than you, so I guess

blinked

abroad but just got back a few days ago. I’ve heard about you being welcomed by the Evans family, and I’ve wanted to meet you. I just didn’t have the chance until now,”

seen you, I was going to head to

charm lit up the space around her. Just one look made you feel an instant sense of calm and happiness.

and finally recalled something

Jim’s background. Jim was married twice. His first wife,

of a fisherman from a small town. Their marriage was arranged because the Lampard family had