Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 517

Lucinda didn’t feel as desperate as she once had. Now, she just wanted to give herself one more shot. Marriage, for a woman, was like getting a second life, and she wanted to make a good choice. She had already made up her mind. If Mikey wasn’t interested, then that was that. Her parents had always promised to treat her like their own daughter, so there was no need to rush into anything. As long as she still had the Norwood name, finding a good match shouldn’t be a problem.

Not long after, Mr. Jefferson’s call came in. Mr. Norwood picked up right away, trying to sound upbeat. “Samuel, so what did Mikey say?”

There was a pause on the other end, then Grandpa Samuel’s voice came through, gentle and apologetic. “Wayne, I’m sorry. Mikey… well, he doesn’t think of Lucinda that way.”

Mr. Norwood froze. “Oh…”

Samuel went on, “He’s swamped with work lately, barely has time for anything else. All he thinks about is his career. He said he just isn’t in the right place for a relationship right now. Lucinda is a wonderful girl, so please don’t take it the wrong way. Tell her not to be sad. She really is a good kid, and I’m sure she’ll find someone who’s just right for her.”

With Samuel making things so clear, Mr. Norwood couldn’t keep pushing. He just nodded. After a few polite words, they hung up.

The living room went completely quiet. No one spoke first. Cameron, Blake, and Kylie didn’t seem surprised by the outcome.

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