Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 285

Weren’t they the ones who started comparing in the first place? If they really treated her and Lydia the same, wouldn’t they have given her exactly what they gave Lydia?

Lucinda kept all this to herself. She knew everyone had already chosen sides. What was the point of speaking up? It would only make her seem petty and overly sensitive.

“I understand. I’ll be more mindful from now on.”

Garrett gave her shoulder a gentle pat and spoke with warmth. “Lucinda, you’ve always been thoughtful and kind. I know you won’t let me down.”

On the other side of town, Connor pulled up to the Jefferson house.

Mr. Jefferson had been anxiously waiting for him all night. As soon as Connor walked in, he called out, “What took you so long? Did you have dinner yet?” He was fishing, just so he could know if Connor had stayed for dinner at the Norwoods.

Connor shot him a look as he headed into the living room. “You already know, don’t you?”

Mr. Jefferson had no idea that Aiden’s secret photo had found its way onto Connor’s phone. He put on an innocent act. “Know what? If I knew, why would I ask?”

Connor didn’t bother with small talk. He held up his phone and showed him the photo.

Mr. Jefferson froze, his mouth falling open in surprise. What was happening? Had that rascal Aiden been caught? How else would Connor have that photo?

He stammered, “This… this picture, who took it? It’s beautiful. Look at our Lydia, she’s stunning, isn’t she?”

Connor just stared at him, unimpressed.

“Come on, Grandpa, drop the act. Aiden sent you this picture. I just want to know, who did you send it to?” Connor’s tone was calm, but he wasn’t letting it go.

Mr. Jefferson looked embarrassed, his face turning red. “I… I only sent it to Carson. I didn’t show anyone else, I swear.” He started to realize something strange was going on as Connor kept staring at him.

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