Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 739

“Her ruined reputation is all your doing. I told you to leave it alone after Lydia took first place, but you just wouldn't listen. You had to go and stir things up with her, didn't you?” Jackson squeezed his eyes shut and rubbed his forehead, his patience clearly gone.

“Jackson, we really didn't expect her to—”

“There’s a lot you’re clueless about.” Jackson cut him off, his voice icy and commanding, the weight of his authority making Benjamin feel small.

“But your sister and Rosie...”

“If they love drama so much, they can stay put for a while and think about what they’ve done. We’ll deal with the rest after my promotion.” Jackson sat at the edge of the sofa, covering his eyes with his hand. He didn’t need to say more. He was done talking.

His promotion was just around the corner and he knew everyone was watching him, waiting for a mistake. He’d warned them over and over not to make trouble, but no one ever listened.

Right then, his aide Harvey rushed in, looking tense. “Sir.”

Jackson opened his eyes, looking at him. “What is it?”

Harvey glanced at Benjamin, his voice low. “There was a call from headquarters. The police unit has a case... and it’s connected to you. They need your cooperation for the investigation.”

The anger in Jackson snapped. He grabbed the teacup and slammed it onto the table right in front of Benjamin, shattering it loudly. “This is what you’ve done. Useless!”

At the Norwood house, dinner was over. It was getting late and Connor didn’t linger. He stood to say goodbye, and Lydia walked him to the front door.

He held her hand, not wanting to let go. “You must be tired after those two weeks of training. Get some early rest tonight. Leave the Gibson situation to me.”

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify