Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 455

That whole line made Connor give Jay another look, this time with obvious jealousy in his eyes.

Cameron’s attitude shifted too, warming up right away. After all, this guy was someone Mrs. Smith often looked after, and he’d basically grown up with Lydia. There was no way they could treat him like a stranger.

“So, what’s your name? Are you here in France for business too?” Cameron asked.

Jay answered easily, “Sir, I’m Jay. I came to France to watch the car race. Lydia told me you were all going, so I figured I’d say hi and join you guys for the day.”

Jay seemed super outgoing and easy to talk to. He was young, good-looking—he honestly had that college guy vibe. People just instantly warmed up to him.

“Well, what a coincidence. We’re just about to have breakfast. Why don’t you join us?” Kylie said with a friendly smile.

Jay flashed a grin and nodded. “Sure, if you don’t mind, I’d love to come along.”

Connor’s dark eyes narrowed a little more. This Jay guy looked harmless, even innocent, but Connor wasn’t buying it. Anyone who had supposedly grown up with Lydia wasn’t going to be ordinary. And Jay just popped up out of nowhere. Lydia had never mentioned him before. Then again, what did Connor really know about Lydia’s past?

“Lydia, how come you didn’t mention your cousin was coming to the race with us?” Connor finally asked, not bothering to hide his suspicion.

Lydia’s voice stayed gentle. “He only got to France really late last night. I just found out he’d be at the race too.”

Jay gave Lydia a look loaded with meaning. “What should I call this gentleman? Uncle...?”

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