Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 986

Lydia’s sudden move sent a ripple of tension through Ghost’s crew. They all snapped to attention, weapons raised and safeties off, every barrel pointed straight at her. If she so much as twitched her finger on the trigger, they looked ready to fill her with bullets.

Ansel’s soldiers responded instantly, guns up and trained on Ghost’s men. No one was getting out of here alive if things went sideways. The air crackled with danger, everyone caught in a standoff that could explode at any second.

The cold muzzle of the gun pressed to his head actually made Ghost laugh, a low sound with no real bite. “No need to get so worked up, miss. The kid’s on the Aqua Dreamliner. We’ll keep him safe, I promise.”

“Call them. Right now. I want to see him myself,” Lydia shot back, her voice tight with worry.

She needed proof that Luke was okay.

Ghost hesitated, trying to buy time. “Why don’t we wait a bit? As soon as the Aqua Dreamliner comes back, he’ll be with it. I’ll get in touch, make sure they’re taking care of your brother.”

“My patience is running out,” Lydia said, her tone icy.

Ghost couldn’t believe this young woman had so much control over the situation. She had a gun pressed to his head, and Ansel didn’t even flinch. Who was she, really? She didn’t check in with Connor, either, and he just let her take charge. It was crazy.

“Alright, alright, I’ll try to reach them,” Ghost relented, pulling out his phone and moving a few steps away.

Connor came up beside Lydia. His voice was gentle, trying to reassure her. “Don’t worry. Luke’s going to be okay.”

Lydia frowned, her worry plain on her face. “I’m afraid he might not be able to handle it physically.”

The security footage had shown just how badly Luke was hurt.

“If Luke is really on the Aqua Dreamliner, we’ll get to him right away,” Connor promised.

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