Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 820

Lucinda stared at her phone, feeling completely frustrated.

[I wish I could, but I’ve done everything I’m supposed to. They still don’t trust me.]

Grace messaged back. [They’re wary because they think you’ll fight Lydia for Connor. Just tell them you’re not interested in competing with her.]

Lucinda replied, [I already did, but they don’t believe me.]

Grace asked, [Has the Hansen family’s heir contacted you lately? Listen, Lucinda, if you want the Norwoods to trust you again, you need someone solid by your side. I think Mr. Hansen is a great option.]

Lucinda frowned without even thinking about it. [Caspian? I don’t even like him. Honestly, I feel sick just seeing him.]

Grace insisted, [He’s the only one who can help you right now. Otherwise, they’ll keep you at arm’s length, and eventually, they’ll find some excuse to kick you out.]

Lucinda’s hands tightened around her phone. Get kicked out of the Norwood family?

No way!

She couldn’t let that happen. If she left the Norwoods, she’d have nothing.

After a long pause, she finally typed back, [I get it. Caspian… he’s been after me for years.]

Now that she thought about it, Caspian really had been persistent. He’d had a crush on her forever and never gave up.

Grace replied, [That’s perfect. Just remember, you have to keep him on his toes. Guys only stay interested if they have to chase you. I know you can do it. Oh, and don’t forget, Sandy from the Smith family hates Lydia too. If you get the chance, she could be a great ally.]

Lucinda’s eyes narrowed. Grace had a point. Sometimes, the enemy of your enemy really is your friend.

*

After school, Sandy grabbed a cab back to her villa.

“To Emerald Gardens, please,” she said.

The driver nodded and pulled away from the curb.

Sandy glanced down at her phone, scrolling through the school forum. Her apology post was still blowing up. Most of the comments were either gossip about Lydia or people just trashing her.

She wanted to delete the post so badly, but she was afraid Lydia would just come after her again.

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