Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 473

Chris had been trying to keep it together all afternoon, but now he was practically shaking with laughter. Seeing Connor—usually the picture of self-control—get so thoroughly put in his place was more than he could handle. Weston and the others were barely holding it in too, faces stiff as they fought not to burst out laughing. Watching the legendary cold-faced king of the capital get jealous? None of them were ever going to forget it.

Cameron and Kylie came back from the restroom and immediately noticed Jay was missing.

“Lydia, where’s Jay?” Kylie asked, glancing around.

“He left,” Lydia answered, her voice casual.

Cameron looked surprised. “Already? We were hoping to invite him to dinner at Blake’s tonight.”

Lydia shrugged. “Don’t worry about him.”

“Well, okay then. Connor, Chris, why don’t you two come to Blake’s for dinner with us? Lucinda’s already there, practicing piano.” Blake’s villa had a grand piano, so Lucinda had gone over earlier to practice.

Chris shook his head quickly. “Thanks, Mr. Norwood, but we’ve already got plans for tonight. Team event.”

Cameron and Kylie turned to Connor. “What about you, Connor?”

Before he could answer, Lydia spoke up. “He’s eating out with me tonight.”

Connor stared at her, surprised. How did she know exactly what he wanted? He’d been hoping for some time alone with her all day.

Cameron and Kylie exchanged a knowing look and smiled. “Alright, have fun, you two.”

When everyone finally left, Connor let out a huge breath, relief flooding through him. He pulled Lydia into his arms, holding her close.

“So, what’s up with Jay? Is he really your distant cousin?” His voice was quiet, but the jealousy was obvious.

Lydia gave him a little smile. “What do you think?”

Connor pressed her gently up against the trunk of a nearby tree, his eyes narrowing. “I don’t care if he’s your cousin or not. I don’t want you even looking at him.”

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