Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 596

Lydia walked off without even looking back, leaving Elliot standing there, totally thrown off. Was she really, honestly not interested in him at all? She was already out of sight, but Elliot just stood there, stuck and confused, replaying the moment in his head.

Then his phone rang. It was Leo, checking in. “How’d it go?”

Elliot let out a sigh, more frustrated than he’d ever been. “How do you think? I didn’t even get to introduce myself. She shot me down right away.”

Leo sounded shocked. “You showed up in person and she still turned you down?”

“Yeah, she didn’t hesitate for a second.”

Leo actually laughed, sounding kind of impressed. “That’s Katie’s protégé for you. She’s got the same kind of attitude.”

Elliot rolled his eyes, not even trying to hide how annoyed he felt. “Honestly, Leo, you must be getting old. Otherwise Katie might’ve at least tried to help me out.”

Leo went quiet for a second.

Elliot changed the subject. “Any news from Melody Mastro?”

If Lorelei was a no-go, maybe getting Melody to write a song would make up for it. But Leo just sighed. “No luck. Pianists are all about their pride. If she’s not interested, there’s nothing we can do.”

“I’m just going to find a new manager. Later.”

He hung up before Leo could reply, staring for a moment in the direction Lydia had gone. Honestly, it felt like the only reason he’d shown up today was just to get rejected.

Meanwhile, Lydia got into her car, still thinking about how full of himself that so-called superstar was. Did he seriously think she was trying to get his attention? Please. He needed to see a neurologist.

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