Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Emma’s eyes widened in shock. She thought, “What does she mean? Is she threatening me! What have | donet

Could she possibly be talking abour the times | had tried to sabotage her? Did she even have any proof!”

Emma's face twisted with confusion. She didn’t believe Elysia could have any evidence, yet seeing her so

certain, Emma felt an uneasy pang of pank rising within her.

Elysia gave her a coll, knowing look. She thought, “Well, she’s scared. Wearing everything on her face and

thinking no one could see through her, huh! Does she really think everyone else is as clueless as she is?

Elysta said. “I told you there's always a trace left behind if you've done something. Don’t dig your own grave by

hurting others. You'll only end up runing yourself”

Emma forced a smile and tried to keep her composure as she turned to Elysia: “What are you talking about? |

don’t understand a word you're

saying

Elysia raised an eyebrow. “You're planning to enter the entertainment industry, right? With acting like this, I'd

say you could at least get by as a second-rate celebrity.. maybe a random actress on the bottom rungs of the

industry.”

The mockery was clear. Emma's face darkened in anger, and Mia, standing nearby, felt a surge of frustration.

She believed that they were there for her and that Emma didn’t deserve to be treated like this..

While Emma had hesitated earlier and hadn't chosen to stand with her, Mis could accept that she had her

reasons, and they were understandable. Besides, any disagreement between friends should be dealt with later.

Now was the tto unite against Elysia.

“Seriously. Elysia, are you really going this far? Mis pointed at Elysia, her voice rising in anger.

Natalie, standing next to Mia, didn’t hold back either. “I can’t believe it. Emma was just trying to help you out,

and you're so rude to her. You're an ungrateful brat

“Exactly! Elysia went way too far with those words by calling Emma a bottom-tier actress. She’s despising her!”

“If I had a sister like her, I'd slap her right in the face!”

The onlookers started whispering, their voices full of discontent toward Elysia. Emma, hearing their words, let

tears fall at just the right moment Seeing her cry, the sympathy from the crowd grew even stronger.

“Don’t cry, Emma. It’s not worth it.”

“Yeah, we all saw it She’s the one who bullied you.”

Ava couldn't hold it in anymore and snapped, “How can you be so ridiculous? You're all lying!

“What does it have to do with us?” a student in the crowd shot back, pointing a finger at Ava in defiance.

Elysia noticed the tension and pulled Ava behind her, “Isn't she correct?” she asked with a sharp glint in her

eyes. The crowd who had been speaking so loudly just a moment ago suddenly fell silent, none daring to speak

up.

but she’s

Elysia looked at the crowd with a playful smile. “What you see isn’t always the truth. Since when did shedding

tears suddenly justify someone?” Elysia paused, letting the silence stretch before continuing. She turned to

Natalie with a smirk. You're right. Emma does care about me- also been plotting against me”

Emma’s body trembled slightly, her hands clenched tightly. She knew that Elysia was humiliating her.

Elysia’s gaze shifted to the girl who had just said she'd slap her sister if she were in her shoes.

She softened her expression and said, “That's because you've never had an adopted elder sister. You've never

had someone steal your le for eighteen years and then secretly schagainst you”

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Chapter 18

The crowd fell silent at Elysia’s words. They lud never confirmed

heard the rumors about Enuma being an adopted daughter of the Rosewood family, but it was

Now, with Elysia admitting it, it was clear the rumors had truth to them. However, no one knew what Elysia

meant by saying Emma was plotting against her

They eyed Emma with skepticism, thinking, ‘Could someone with such an innocent face truly be the manipulative

typer

Seeing the shift in the crowd’s annude, Emma cried harder. “How can you say that about me, Elysia? I've always

done everything for your sake”

Elysia’s inner voice sneered. She thought. What a hypocritical person

Natalie immediately retorted, “How can you lie, Elysia?”

“You're saying Emma has been plotting against you, but why did we never notice that?” Mix chimed in, feeling

nothing wrong with her words.

It

was no surprise, though. The three of them had always been in cahoots. They always did bad things together.

Elysia shot them a knowing glance and a wicked smile. “You know exactly what's going on, Mia. Don’t pretend

you're innocent”

She then turned back to Emma, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Sure, you can cry and suddenly you have

everyone rallying behind y on the moral high ground, condemning me.

you,

standing

However, the truth is always the truth. It won't be distorted just because of your little act. If you want to keep

playing. I'm on Just don’t beg for mercy when it’s too late.”

The tone of disdain in Elysia’s voice completely annoyed Mia. Normally the calmest among them, Mia could no

longer hold back.

She lunged forward, aiming to grab Elysia’s hair, but before she could even touch Elysia, she was kicked back

with a swift, forceful blow. Clutching her stomach. Mia glared at Elysia. “I won't let you get away with this?”

“Go ahead and try,” Elysia responded,

Natalie and Emma, completely caught off guard by Mia’s sudden attack, were quick to rush to her side, helping

her up.

“Are you alright. Mia” Fama asked with concern.

Natalie, also a little worried, added, “Should we take you to the hospital?”

Mia winced from the pain but shook her head. “I want you to teach her a lesson.”

Her words hung in the air, and both Emma and Natalie hesitated. After all, Elysia’s kick had landed squarely on

Mia's stomach, and neither of them dared to face such an intense blow themselves

Mia looked at them with a hint of disappointment. She thought ‘Aren’t we supposed to stand together! Shouldn't

they get back at Elysia for what she did to me?

“Calm down, Mia” Natalie said, trying

g to reassure her, but Mia turned her head away, refusing to listen.

Natalie reluctantly turned to Elysia, her voice firm, “We'll report this to the student union, and you'll be punished

according to school rules.” Ava, who had been somewhat smug and stunned by the precision of Elysia’s kick,

began to worry for Elysia after hearing Natalie's words. Although she wasn’t sure about Elysia’s relationship with

Elena, surely with so many witnesses, Elena couldn't “Elysia...” Ava tugged at Elysia’s sleeve with a worried look

in her eyes.

‘t just sweep things under the rug.

Elysia responded with a playful smile and a calm demeanor, completely unfazed. She glanced toward Natalie,

then pointed toward a security