Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 816

Fiona and Monica were bursting with curiosity.

They just couldn’t wrap their heads around it. Sandy, of all people, had been talking trash about Lydia the whole time they were away at training. How could someone who always acted so delicate be so spiteful?

What really made them mad was that Silvia never said a word to Sandy. Instead, she just kept picking on Lydia. Was the teacher out of her mind? It didn’t make any sense.

Lydia glanced at them and spoke quietly. “Have you ever heard those stories about the real and fake heiress?”

Both girls stared at her, completely lost. “What?”

Real and fake heiress? Wait, wasn’t that the plot of those trending novels lately?

Sandy and Lydia… It couldn’t be, could it?

Lydia nodded, just a little. “It’s exactly what you’re thinking. Sandy’s convinced I stole the life that was meant to be hers.”

“Oh my god, but… We’ve never even heard her last name,” Monica said.

“Yeah, which family is she supposed to be the real heiress of?” Fiona added.

Lydia replied, “The Smith family. Used to be the richest in Lakeview Town.”

Fiona and Monica just stared, at a loss for words.

That night after dinner, Lydia didn’t head back to the dorm with them. She disappeared into the lab instead—she had way too much on her plate.

The week slipped by before they knew it.

On Friday, Connor came to pick Lydia up, just like before. Aiden was behind the wheel of his usual black Mercedes, waiting outside the dorm.

Lydia walked out with Fiona and Monica. When she spotted the car, she paused and smiled at her friends. “See you next week.”

That’s when it hit them—Lydia had someone waiting for her.

Monica shot a look at the black Mercedes and caught a glimpse of Aiden in the driver’s seat. She leaned toward Lydia and whispered, “Is that your boyfriend? He’s seriously good-looking, even from the side. You two would look amazing together.”

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