Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 69

With those words, Elysia straightened up. She glanced at Hella, who was still seated on the sofa, seemingly in a

daze. With a faint, almost imperceptible smile, Elysia thought, Seeing her beloved daughter in such a state must

be hard to bear!

Without lingering any longer, Elysia

ysia lifted her feet and headed towards her bedroom on the second floor.

Emma's eyes filled with hatred, and her body couldn't help but tremble. She despised Elysia. She hated Elysia’s

arrogance, hated the way Elysia always seemed untouchable.

Noticing Emma’s odd behavior, Bella snapped back to reality. She threw herself beside Emma and held Emma

tightly. She said, “I'm sorry, Emma, it’s all my fault, | failed to protect you”

Tears welled up in Bella's eyes. She thought It is my fault for not being strong enough to shield my dear Emma?

Emma remained silent, her body still sluking violently. She didn’t know what else she could say.

By this time, Elysia had returned to her room.

She

e was fiddling with a USB drive in her hand, a mischievous smile on her face.

She thought, Does Emma think this is the end of the matter? How naive of her. This is just the beginning, the

show has just begun.’ She plugged the USB into her computer, copied and pasted the video, and then sent.

Meanwhile, David had just stepped out of the hospital room when his phone vibrated slightly. He took it out to

check. Then he saw a video from an unknown number.

Puzzled, David tapped to open it. When he recognized the main characters and the scene in the video as so

familiar, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly pressed the play button. As he watched the content unfold, his

brows furrowed deeper.

He thought, “Isn’t this the conversation | had with Ms. Emma Rosewood? Why is it filmed?” Before he could

figure out what was happening, a call cin, from the snumber sending the video.

He immediately answered. Before he could even ask anything, a cool female voice cthrough the line.

Elysia said, “I assyou've received the video, You know what to do without my instruction. | have only one

requirement: make this as big a deal as posable.”

Almost without thinking, David knew who this was. He had made a deal with Elysia at the hospital before.

He replied, “Understood. But if I'm going to stir this up, can you guarantee my mother’s safety?” He didn’t ask

about himself. He was once he got involved in this, he would beca target.

He wasn’t expecting to cout of this unscathed; all he asked for was the safety of his mother.

Elysia knew his concerns. She smiled and said, “Once this is done, I'll give you a sum of money place.”

well aware that

take your mother away from this troublesome

Hearing this, David was taken aback. He had thought of countless reasons Elysia might refuse, but never had he

imagined she would offer him a way out. It was a deal, and he hadn't made such a request beforehand.

Even if Elysia had refused him, David would still have carried out the transaction. But he didn’t expect Elysia to

agree so readily and even provide him with an escape plan.

He was at a loss for words to express his gratitude and remained silent, unable to speak

Elysia, knowing his thoughts, didn’t say more. She reminded, “Remember to live up to the money I'm paying you

“Rest assured!” David emphasized these two words, his tone heavy with determination. Even as a way to thank

Elysia, he would ensure this matter was handled flawlessly

From Elysia’s perspective, there was no need to give David the money. Since the day she decided to have David

expose Emma, she had never worried about him going back on his word.

In other words, she had a hundred ways to make David comply. Among all these methods, the reason the chose

the most costly and least profitable one was entirely out of respect for David's filial piety.

David wasn’t inherently bad, if it weren't for the need to raise funds for his mother’s surgery, he wouldn't have

aided Emma in her wrongdoings. Elysia wanted to give him a chance; it was up to him to seize it.

12:06 PM

Chapter 69

After hanging up the call, Elysia put down her phone just as a video call cin. Seeing the bouncing avatar and

the familiar note, her face is up with joy, and she quickly answered the call.

The three elderly figures on the other end of the line were clearly still unaware that the video call had been

connected. They were still bickering over who should hold the phone.

Leo said. “As the second oldest in the family, | should take on this tough job.”

Max said, “Like | don’t know what you're up to! You just want to hold the phone so that Elysia can see more of

you, don’t you?”

Leo said. “Max, how dare you speak like that. | am your second brother.”

Max stuffed his hands into his sleeves, turned his head away, and feigned grievance. He said, “As my second

brother, you should know how to give way to your younger brother. | also want Elysia to see more of me.”

Jack said, “Enough! You're all grown-ups, bickering like this is ridiculous. Max, you

Upon hearing this, all the gloom on Max's face dissipated.

hold the phone.”

Leo was displeased. He looked at Jack and said. “I am your brother too. Why didn’t you lethold the phone?”

Jack glanced at him, and Leo immediately shut up.

“Learn from Jack,” Max said, taking the phone from Jack. It was then that he realized Elysia was leisurely

watching them, and the call had already lasted for three minutes. He thought. It is embarrassing!

Leo wanted to say something but noticed the change in Max's expression. He quickly leaned over. Upon seeing

Elysia on the phone, he immediately covered his face. He thought, This is too humiliating’

Elysia asked, “Loo, why are you covering your face!

Leo said, “You little rascal, when did you becso sly? You just stood by and watched us light over the phone

without saying a word.”

Max chimed in, “That's right. We have no dignity left”

Elysia said, “You can’t blme for that, it was jack who wouldn't letspeak.”

Upon hearing this, Leo and Max looked at Jack, their eyes narrowing

Leo said, “Now I finally know who Elysia learned her slyness from”

too,” Max chimed in.

Jack shrugged and said, “What can | do? You're just being childish. Elysia needs to see

this.”

Upon hearing this, Leo and Max exchanged glances. Leo said: [He definitely did this on purpose.] Max said: It is

obvious’ But they couldn’t do anything.

Jack said, “Elysia, happy birthday!”

Elysia replied, “Thank you, Jack”

Upon hearing this, Leo and Max immediately perked up. They had already lost face enough just now, they

couldn't afford to lose to Jack now. Leo said, “Elysia, happy birthday! Guess what birthday gift | have prepared for

you this time!”