Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 603

Paige frowned, her brows knitting together. “No idea. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her before.” Judging by her figure and the way she carried herself, she probably looked pretty good.

Suddenly, Leila felt a wave of unease. What was some girl doing here at the Norwood house this late, and why was she with Elliot? That couldn’t be good.

Paige caught the look on Leila’s face and gently reassured her. “Come on, Leila. Let’s just ask Lucinda about it, okay?”

Leila nodded. “Yeah, alright.”

Lucinda was just about to head back to her room when the butler appeared, letting her know her friends had come to see her. Her heart skipped a beat. Her friends were here? Before she could even react, Paige and Leila walked in from outside. They greeted Mr. Norwood, Kylie, and Cameron with polite smiles.

Kylie beamed at them and motioned for them to sit down, offering tea and fruit. Paige shook her head. “That’s alright, Mrs. Norwood. We just came to find Lucinda. Hope we’re not interrupting anything?”

Kylie’s smile was warm and graceful. “Not at all. I love having you girls over. You should visit more often.”

Lucinda, worried that someone might say too much, quickly cut in before anyone else could speak. “Mom, I’m going out with Paige and Leila.”

Kylie nodded. “Alright, just be careful tonight, and don’t stay out too late.”

“We will,” Lucinda promised.

Once they stepped outside, Lucinda glanced toward the garden, making sure Lydia and Elliot were nowhere in sight. Relief flooded her. That was close. If they’d come a minute earlier and run into Lydia, how would she have explained it?

“Paige, Leila, why didn’t you let me know you were coming?” Lucinda asked, trying to sound casual.

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