Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 67

Lydia just gave a little smirk. “Whatever comes, I’ll deal with it.”

He was just an ambassador. Why should she be afraid?

She turned to Cooper. “Your arm’s still bleeding. Grab your first-aid kit, I’ll patch you up for now. But you should go to the hospital soon and get it checked out, maybe an X-ray.”

Cooper stared at her, surprised. He hadn’t expected Lydia to know anything about first aid.

“You... you know how to do this?” he asked.

Chris looked impressed too. Lydia seemed to be good at everything. His curiosity about her just kept growing.

Lydia just nodded. “Yeah.”

Cooper’s gratitude was written all over his face. “Thank you.”

Honestly, if it hadn’t been for Lydia tonight, they probably wouldn’t have seen Neil so completely lose his cool.

Cooper’s injury was pretty bad. Lydia guessed it was probably a fracture. She worked quickly, cleaning and wrapping the wound with gauze. “Don’t move your arm. And go to the hospital, okay?”

“Got it. Oh, Miss Norwood, could I get your number? I owe you three million, but honestly, that’s not enough. I’ll send you five million. Thank you for standing up for us... and for patching me up.”

Cooper really did want to thank her. He knew Lydia wasn’t the kind of person who cared about money, but he couldn’t think of any other way to show how grateful he was.

Chris raised an eyebrow, watching Cooper awkwardly try to ask. Was this kid actually interested in Lydia? And did he plan to just ask for her number like that?

Lydia just gave a small smile. “That’s not necessary. You should get to the hospital. I’m heading home.”

She didn’t give Cooper any chance to say more. She hopped on her motorcycle and took off, disappearing into the night without looking back.

Kylie quickly spoke up. “Lydia, your dad and I aren’t upset. We were just worried you’d get lost.”

Lydia nodded. “I’m alright.”

“That’s all that matters. I made some warm milk. It’s in the kitchen. I’ll bring it out for you and Lucinda before you go to bed.”

Kylie headed off to the kitchen.

Lucinda clenched her fists without even realizing it. This used to be her special treatment. She never had to wait for Lydia before.

With Kylie watching her so warmly, Lydia quietly finished the milk and then went upstairs to her room. Lucinda followed close behind, stopping her just as she opened the door.

“Did you ever wonder why you didn’t see Connor when you went to visit him today?”