Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 107

He had wanted to listen in on the two of them earlier, but to his surprise, they were nowhere to be found outside.

He couldn’t wrap his head around it. Tonight should have been the first time his brother ever met Lydia, so why had his attitude done a complete one-eighty? Connor looked way more relaxed and cheerful than when he first arrived. There was a softness in him now that hadn’t been there before.

But there was one thing Connor clearly didn’t like—how Chris was addressing Lydia.

“From now on, she’ll be your sister-in-law. And Lydia’s tired tonight. She can help me some other day.”

Everyone froze. Sister-in-law? What was going on between them?

“Lydia, you and Connor…” Kylie finally couldn’t hold back.

Before Lydia could get a word out, Connor stepped forward, all polite and proper. “Mrs. Norwood, Mr. Norwood, the engagement between the Jefferson and Norwood families has always been between Lydia and me. We’ve decided to go through with it. Of course, before anything happens, I’d give Lydia enough time to see for herself whether I’m worth trusting with her future.”

Lydia stared at him, completely speechless. When had she said anything about getting engaged?

Lucinda went pale, her fingertips digging into her palms. She looked like she might topple over at any second.

Just a moment ago, Mr. Jefferson had been sure Connor was up to something, but now it looked like the opposite. Was Connor actually interested in Lydia? If that was the case, it was fantastic news.

“Connor, if that’s really how you feel, that’s wonderful!” Mr. Jefferson’s mood did a full turnaround. Connor had been dodging this engagement forever, giving him plenty of headaches, but now after just one meeting with Lydia, everything changed. It had to be Lydia’s influence.

Cameron and Kylie exchanged glances and smiled, though they still looked a little confused.

“Connor, as long as Lydia wants it, we support her.”

The message was clear. The final say was in Lydia’s hands.

Connor nodded. “I’ll make sure Lydia says yes herself.”

“Good, that’s good.”

Kylie’s face filled with worry. “But Lydia, does he just feel grateful? Or is it actually… something more?”

Lydia was honest. “I really don’t know.”

She truly didn’t.

Cameron tried to reassure everyone. “Feelings can grow. I trust Connor’s character. Let’s see how he acts from now on. If he’s serious about Lydia and Lydia likes him too, then this marriage could work.”

Kylie thought that made sense. She nodded and turned to Lydia. “Lydia, do you actually like Connor? Or do you get along better with Chris?”

Kylie just wanted to make sure Lydia was following her own heart.

Lydia laughed. “I’m not interested in Chris.”