Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 279

Lucinda sat there, looking as confident as ever, like she’d already snagged the top spot on the exams.

“Your results aren’t out yet?” Cameron and Kylie both looked at her, surprised.

Lucinda shook her head. “Not yet.”

Kylie’s eyes lit up with excitement. “That means you must have done really well this time, Lucinda. When your brothers took their exams, their results were announced late too. They all ended up being the top scorers in the Capital!”

Hearing that, Lucinda puffed up with pride, though she tried to play it cool. “Mom, I could never compare to my brothers. Honestly, I just hope I don’t embarrass you.” She shot them a playful wink and stuck out her tongue for good measure.

Cameron laughed. “You don’t have to compare yourself to them. It’s great if you do well, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t. Don’t stress yourself out.”

Lucinda nodded, looking like the perfect, obedient daughter. “Got it.”

Then she glanced over at Lydia, who had been quietly eating her food and not joining the conversation.

“Lydia, did your results come out yet?” Lucinda asked, her tone innocent on the surface.

In Lucinda’s mind, Lydia was obviously avoiding the topic because she hadn’t done well. It made sense to her. How could some rural school even come close to what the Capital’s top schools offered? Lucinda had already checked into Lydia’s grades and knew she was always near the bottom of her class. She would be lucky to even get into a community college.

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