Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 318

“Plysis, did you hear me? Zane’s yxx

Kiyes forced herself to stay calm before finally turning word “Zace, you we them will gomy

Without waiting to see Zane’s reaction, the yanked her hand free and wrted tound the coamgud,

Alyce looked surprised when she saw her. “Mr. Kinewood, are you!

“It is nothing” Klyda cut in

Leaving it at that, Elysia rushed inside, pressing her hands against her flanked face, her heart pounding, wildly,

Zane remained at the entrance, watching her stumble away before stepping forward into the hone

Alyce, well aware of their dose relationship, did not stop him. Instead, she took a step forward and asked, “Mr.

Harley, to you know what happened to Ms. Roewood?

“She is fine. She just needs a moment, Zane replied before continuing forward and taking a vent at the stone

table colde

Phoebe had rushed back from outside the house upon hearing that Elysia had returned. Upon spotting Zone

utting outside. a flicker of surprise crossed her face.

However, she did not comment. Instead, she quickened her pace and knocked on Elysia’s door. Elysia, it is me?

Hearing Phoebe’s voice, Elysia opened the door, took one glance at Zane sitting outside, then immediately

pulled Phoebe inside and shut the door tightly behind them.

“Elysia, what is going on out there? Phoebe looked her over carefully. And why is your face so red?

“Is it? It should not be that red, right?” Elysia’s voice lacked confidence.

Phoebe leaned in closer, inspecting her again. “I have never seen your face this red before. Be hones. Does this

have something to do with Mr. Hartley?”

“How do you know he is Mr. Hanley?” Elysia asked.

Phoebe waved a hand dismissively. “Elysia, do not change the subject. Just answer me, yes or no?”

When Elysia hesitated, Phoebe’s curiosity only grew. She rolled up her sleeves and made a move toward the

door. “If you will not tell me, | will go ask him. And if he does not talk, I will punch the answer out of him.”

Phoebe clenched her fist as if preparing for battle.

“Wait! | will tell you. Just do not go to him,” Elysia hurriedly said.

“That is more like it,” Phoebe said, instantly leaning in with anticipation.

“It is really nothing. He just got a little close to me, and my face turned red,” Elysia said, deliberately leaving out

the full details. She expected Phoebe to be skeptical.

To her surprise, Phoebe flopped onto the bed behind her and muttered. “Elysia, you are way too easy to fluster.

Elysia had not expected Phoebe to believe her so easily.

She studied Phoebe, who suddenly rolled over and sat up again. “Elysia, we have grown up together, so | know

you well. We

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both appreciate good looks, but despite all these years, your love life has been a complete blank. Blushing is

normal for you

“But he only got a little close, and you are already this flustered? | have to say, in this regard, you are way

behind me

Elysia raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Are you saying someone has gotten that close to you before?

Phoebe’s expression stiffened for a moment as if realizing she might have exaggerated a bit too much.

“Well? Has it happened or not?” Elysia pressed, her amused gaze locked onto Phoebe.

“Hey,” Phoebe looked a little guilty but still straightened up and declared, “Well, no, but it does not matter. |

know myself. | definitely would not blush.”

“Really?” Elysia challenged.

“Of course, it is true,” Phoebe insisted.

Elysia crossed her arms, deciding not to press further. Instead, she changed the subject. Phoebe, while | was

away these past two days, has anything changed at Arcanum House?”

As soon as the conversation shifted to serious matters, Phoebe put aside her playful attitude. She knew exactly

who Elysia was asking about, the woman locked up in Arcanum House.

“There has been a change. On the day you were criticized, she asked if you were all right. There was something

different in her eyes,” Phoebe said.

Elysia nodded. “It seems the thas come.”

“The time?” Phoebe was confused. “Elysia, what time?”

“Cwith me.” Elysia walked over to the door, suppressing the tremor deep in her heart, and pulled it open.

By the stone table, Zane heard the noise and turned toward them. Their eyes met, and a faint smile played on

his lips.

Phoebe leaned in, resting her head on Elysia’s shoulder. “Elysia, he is smiling at you. Are you blushing again?”

At her words, Elysia let out a sharp cough, awkwardly avoiding Zane’s gaze. “Quit messing around,” she

muttered to Phoebe behind her.

With that, Elysia stepped outside.

Phoebe watched her walk away, then glanced at Zane. ‘Quite interesting, right?’ she wondered.

Phoebe pushed open the door to the storage room. Even as the light filtered in, Zoe kept her head down. She

was used to it.

‘It must be Phoebe here to kill twith me, Zoe thought to herself.

Elysia stepped forward, closed the distance between them. The faint scent of flowers drifted through the air.

Finally, Zoe lifted her head, and the moment she saw Elysia, her pupils shrank sharply, her eyes filled with

surprise. “Why is it you?”

“Who else were you expecting?” Phoebe leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, her tone laced with

amusement.

But Zoe ignored Phoebe and fixed her gaze on Elysia. “What do you want?”

“I cto see if you are dead,” Elysia said coldly.

Zoe's expression remained unchanged. “You have seen for yourself. Now you can leave.”

“I think you are forgetting something; this is my place. Whether I leave or not is not up to you,” Elysia said.

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“Is that so? Then’suit yourself. It makes no difference to me. | am nothing but a broken body now. If watching me

amuses you, go ahead,” Zoe muttered, lowering her head as if exhausted.

Elysia studied her, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes. “Do you want to leave this place?”

At those words, Zoe lifted her head again and looked at Elysia with a self-mocking smile. “If | say yes, will you let