Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 314

Ava'’s tone carried a hint of grievance. She hadn't expected Elysia to doubt her just now.

While it was true that she had been tempted by Holden’s charm and had spoken to him a couple of times about

Elysia, there was one thing she knew for sure.

If Elysia had specifically told her not to share something, Ava would keep it to herself, no matter what.

Just like this time, when rumors online began circulating about Elysia’s connection to Goddess with a Mask, Ava

hadn’t uttered a single word, not even a hint.

Even when classmates had asked her directly, she had kept her lips sealed..

Elysia reached out and gently patted her head. “I understand. There won't be a next time.”

Ava'’s heart swelled with affection. “Elysia, you're so kind.”

As they listened to Elysia and Ava’s conversation, the others were beginning to piece things together in their

minds.

“Elysia, are you really Goddess with a Mask?” someone asked.

As soon as the question was our obviously Goddess with a Mask.”

another voice immediately chimed in. “Are you stupid? How much clearer can it get? She's

Everyone was shocked. ‘Elysia is so amazing, unstoppable, and perfect at everything, they wondered.

Suddenly, the sound of the principal's voice cover the PA system, announcing Bianca’s punishment.

The message was clear. Bianca had damaged the reputation of her classmates and severely impacted the

school’s image. Her actions were considered egregious, and as a result, she was being expelled.

There was a collective gasp. Bianca had been the class president of Class 1. Her grades weren't the highest, but

she had always been one of the top students.

Everyone had assumed that, while she might be punished, it wouldn't be anything too serious, a slap on the

wrist, maybe, just to make a point.

No one had expected her to be expelled. ‘Mr. Sharpe actually expelled a top student like her? No way?‘ they

thought, stunned.

If there had been any way to save Bianca, Principal Levi would have tried. With her academic performance, she

was bound to score well on the SATS next year, which would reflect positively on the school.

But Bianca had made enemies with two of the school’s biggest shareholders.

To be precise, Fabian wasn’t quite a shareholder yet, but it was only a matter of tbefore he joined Zane as a

major shareholder. Once that happened, it would be a significant shift in power.

Bianca had angered both of these men and even though Levi might have wanted to save her, there was no way

he could go against their influence.

At the end of the day, compared to her, Levi had to weigh the school’s future development.

He knew what had to be done.

The punishment notification quickly made its way to Fabian and Zane’s inboxes. After reading it, the two of them

seemed satisfied.

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“Mr. Evans, should we send the stock purchase agreement now? for ackert

Fabian sat on the leather sofa, his face a perfect mark of indifference. No need Let's keep him hanging for angle

of fa Once this storm blows over, you can send it over?

“Understood, Mr. Evans Joel nodded.

Observing Fabian’s cold demeanor, he couldn’t help but wonder, Beata has already been pred hyde Mic.

Encantos even crack a smile? He has no reaction at all?

‘Sure enough, the only person in the world who can melt Mr. Exacs, who is as cold as ice, is peshably sober

dan Ma Evans. Ms. Evans should be like the sun, warm and cory

Fabian finally lifted his gaze, raising an eyebrow at Joel ‘h there something the pet's expresions unged comauty

& was obvious that he had been thinking about a great many things just neve

Joel snapped back to reality, caught under Fabian’s scrutiny. “N-no, Mr. Eras. Nothing doe

Fabian’s voice grew impatient. “Then why are you still standing here? Do you expectto eyou out

“No way, Mr. Evans, I'll leave now.” Joel quickly turned to exit.

As Joel walked away, his thoughts were racing. | swear, | wish Ms. Evans was always around Mr. Exams. With her

here, at least the atmosphere wouldn't feel like the arctic. It’s like living in a perpetual winter without her

‘| feel like I might fall into a depression if | keep enduring this kind of icy silence.

sok

At the Nexus Tower, Zane, though still tough, had a more approachable air. This is what happens when you mess

with Elysia, Zane thought, satisfied with how things had turned out. Levi knows what he’s doing

However, Zane had no intention of letting Fabian stay too close to Elysia.

“I heard Mr. Evans has his eye on that piece of land in the western district of Sivro, Zane said, his voice casual,

but his mind calculating.

“Yes, Mr. Hartley,” Barry replied.

Zane smiled, a plan forming in his mind. That land was currently owned by the Murphy Family. If Fabian wanted

in Zcould make it happen.

Zane pulled out his phone and dialed Jeremy's number.

“Oh well, look at who it is. Man, you actually remembered to calltoday? What's up? Need something from

me?” Jeremy's voice cthrough the line, blunt as ever.

Jeremy was direct. He knew Zane well. Unless Zane had something important to ask, Jeremy rarely heard from

him.

“I heard Fabian’s interested in that piece of land in the western district. How about you go this afternoon, and

maybe even stretch it into the evening,” Zane suggested.

talk to

Set something up for

“Mr. Hartley, what's going on with you? Honestly, that land is off-limits for us,” Jeremy replied.

“I know. That's not the point. The point is, | need you to stall him,” Zane said, leaning back in his chair.

Jeremy's interest piqued. “Oh? Stall him? Is this about Ms. Evans?”

Jeremy hadn't attended the Evans family party that day, but he knew enough about Elysia being the Evans

family’s daughter.

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He'd seen the collective posts on Twitter last night, and now, the entire city was buzzing with the news.

Even Nicole had posted, calling Elysia her best friend.

It was said that if one wanted to win over a girl, one had to win over her best friend first.

Elysia and Nicole, huh?‘ Jeremy thought. If | play this right, maybe | can get closer to Nicole through Elysia

“Will this cause any harm to Ms. Evans?” Jeremy asked cautiously.

Zane's expression sharpened. “As my friend, concerned about her?”

“It’s just a little joke. Don’t take it to heart. But Ms. Evans is Nicole's friend. | don’t want to cross her, Jeremy

answered, trying to tread carefully.

Zane leaned forward slightly. “If you helpout with this, I'll make sure to assist you with anything you need

when it comes to Nicole.”

“Helpout?” Jeremy raised an eyebrow as if something had clicked in his mind, wondering, ‘Oh, if Elysia and

Zane get together, then my chances with Nicole just went up.’

A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. “Consider it done.”

“Thanks.” Zane said.

No need to thank me. Just make sure you set up sopportunities forto be alone with Nicole,” Jeremy

replied before hanging up. Then, with the Murphy Family’s nbehind him, he arranged a meeting with Fabian

to discuss the land deal.

When Fabian received the call, he was puzzled. If the Murphy Family wanted to discuss the land, it should have

been Baron, the head of Murphy Group, handling it, not his son Jeremy.

Joel suggested, his tone a little doubtful, “Mr. Evans, maybe they're sending Mr. Murphy to meet with you to give

him sexperience.

“But the Murphy Family is really too ignorant of their place. Although Mr. Murphy holds the position of general

manager in the Murphy Group, his capabilities are just so-so.”

“What's more, with his position, he is definitely not qualified to negotiate with you. The Murphy Family really

doesn’t seem to take you seriously at all,” Joel said.

Fabian’s expression was meaningful. “I'm curious to see what they are up to.”

“You mean?” Joel trailed off, reading the change in Fabian’s tone.

Fabian’s eyes sharpened as he met Joel's gaze. His voice was firm. “I'll go.”

“Understood. I'll arrange it right away,” Joel said, hurrying out of the room.

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