Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 53 Scott's expression was far from pleasant. He really didn’t know what to say about Elysia. She was

always causing trouble, yet she could also surprise him with unexpected delights. In his opinion. Elysia was

difficult to control, especially when compared to Emma, who was always sensibile. There was a world of

difference between them. He decided to work on taming Elysia in the future. He wanted Elysia to be under his

control. Scott said. “The fact is right in front of us. How do you plan to argue you your way out of thuse Elysia

sneered inside, ‘Fact? What kind of fact is this? As a party involved, | haven't even been given a chance to

defend myself, yet the blis inexplicably placed on me. “And he says | am arguing? Is defending myself and

telling the truth considered arguing If that is the case, then I could only admit that | do intend to argue Elysia

looked at Scott, her eyes showing no sign of fear. With a slight smile, she said, “I wonder what facts you're

referring to, Dad” “Are you really that clueless? And you have the nerve to ask me,” Scott said and frowned. “I'm

telling you, the Smith family demanded you apologize “And during this time, you're also responsible for taking

care of Mia's daily needs until she’s fully recovered.” Hearing Scott's words, Elysia frowned. She suddenly

regretting that she hadn't kicked Mia harder. She should have given Mia a good enough kick to keep Mia in bed

for ten to fifteen days. Otherwise, Mia's wish would probably never ctrue Meanwhile, Emma was secretly

delighted inside. She thought, If Elysia really has to take care of Mia's daily needs, wouldn't that be just like

being a maid? Mia’s move is brilliant! At that time, Elysia glance at Scott and then fix her gaze on Emma, her

eyes carrying a hint of coldness. She said, “I wonder if the person who told you the fact mentioned how Mia

humiliatedfirst?” After saying this, she looked back at Scott and said. “I can agree to the Smith family’s

demands, but if this makes a laughingstock of our family in the business world, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Scott was puzzled. He didn’t understand why would agreeing to the Smith family’s demands make a

laughingstock? Wouldn't it be the opposite? Wouldn't refusing their demands be considered rude and laughable!

“Elysia, don’t try to confuse the issue,” Bella looked at Elysia and said, her tone carrying a hint of resentment.

She didn’t like Elysia. Perhaps it was because Elysia hadn't been raised by her side, making it hard for her to feel

close to Elysi. Moreover, Elysia always had a bit of a rascal vibe about her, far from the ideal daughter Bella had

in mind. Her ideal daughter should be like Emma -gentle, graceful, and well-mannered. But Elysia was different.

On the first day they met, Elysia had left Bella with a terrible impression, making Bella impossibly feel any

affection for Ely. “I'm not confusing the issue, I'm just stating the facts” Elysia looked at Bella and said, her tone

still playful Scott said impatiently, “So, tell me, what really happened?” He hadn't planned on giving Elysia a

chance to explain, but her words had piqued his interest. If this really did turn the Rosewood family into a joke, in

would be a loss. Emma & is eyes flickered with surprise. She didn’t know what Elysia was about to say, but in the

past, Scott would have calmed down after hearing Elysia out. She didn’t know if that would be the case this time.

But then she shook her head. Emura thought, ‘Impossible. This time, the Smith family is so adamant. Dad

wouldn't offend them for Elysia. That was exactly why she had chosen to stand by Mia With the Smith family

backing them up and their testimonies, no matter how capable Elysia was, she wouldn't be able to turn the

situation around. Elysia said. “The truth is, Mia insultedfirst and even tried to teacha lesson.

Unfortunately for her, she wasn’t a match forand got kicked away by me. After saying this, Elysia looked at

Emma With a faint smile, she said, “Emma witnessed the whole thing” Scott asked. “Is what she saying true?”

Hearing Scout’s question, Emma’s body stiffened slightly, showing a bit of panic. She would never confirm that

Elysia was telling the truth. The 1/2 12:04 PM Chapter 53 reason she acted panicked was simply to make her

false accusations against Elysia more convincing. The more flustered she appeared, the more it suggested there

was something fishy going on. Scott said. Tm asking you a question” He raised his voice, his tone filled with

anger. Only then did Emma stammer, “Elysia, if you've done something wrong, just admit it. Everyone will

forgive you” She looked a bit scared, as if she had been intimidated by Scoll. Seeing this. Bella quickly embraced

Emma, gently patting her back. Scott glanced sideways at Emma, having made up his mind. He thought,

Logically, if Emma is this scared, she shouldn't dare to lie, so her words are likely true! He turned to Elysia and

angrily shouted, “What do you have to say for yourself now!” Elysia raised an eyebrow and asked, “Dad, do you

choose to believe Emma?” She thought, ‘Emma is really good at scheming. With just a few simple moves, she

could deceive everyone around her. IN “Are they just 100 naive, or do they trust Emma too much? What about

me? What do | mean to them? A dispensable existence? They didn’t wanteighteen years ago, leavingin

the wilderness. Now they wantback, they broughthome.” Elysia sneered. She had thought that from

then on, she would also be a child who could receive her parents love, but s always be so cruel. she didn’t expect

reality to She wondered if they had ever thought about whether a child so young could freeze or starve to death,

or be taken away by wolves to beca sumptuous meal. Although they had told her that she had been stolen

and then abandoned, she had doubted this story from the first day she arrived at the Rosewood residence- If she

was a stolen child, and had been wandering outside for eighteen long years before being found, wouldn't her

parents try their best to make up for the eighteen years of missing paternal and maternal love? Even if they

didn’t make up for it, they should at least act like parents. But they all had their own selfish motives. Elysia

would rather believe that she was abandoned, because that seemed to be the most reasonable explanation at

the moment. Finally, Emma's expression improved, and Bella had the chance to scold Elysia. “How could you lief

It's a shthat Emma even wanted to cover for you, and is this the attitude you show?” Elysia sneered, ‘Emma

covering for me? Would she be that kind-hearted? | didn’t do anything wrong in the first place, but after Emma’s

so-called cover-up, | becguilty. “After that, if | said anything against Emma, the situation would be just like

this, with everyone turning around to blmicr ‘If | happened to be snaive, saintly person who couldn’t

see through this, | might even thank Enuma for speaking up for me. What a cunning plant Unfortunately, | am

neither naive nor saintly Emma’s schemes would ultimately cto nothing “Emma, you really don’t consider

the consequences of your lies, Elysia said and looked at Emma, a hint of amusement in her eyes. 2/2 AD