chapter1028

"Lydia!" Rosie was practically fuming. Lydia really had a way with words, and it drove her crazy.

"Oh, and by the way," Lydia went on, just because your uncle's a general, that doesn't mean you get to look down on everyone else. My uncle may not have that title, but he's still a good man who serves the country and its people.

Well said, Lydia! Well said! Mr. Robinson burst out laughing, clearly delighted. William looked at Lydia with pride. "That's my niece. They're all the same age, but tell me, why is our Lydia so much better than everyone else?"

Rosie's eyes started to sting. This was not how tonight was supposed to go. They'd come to put the Robinson family in their place, not get humiliated themselves.

"Lydia, you think you can act all high and mighty just because you're engaged to Connor Jefferson? He won't be on top for long!" Mandy snapped, her eyes cold and sharp. As she spoke, her gaze flicked toward Connor. She would never forget that it was Connor who had landed her in prison, making her suffer for two whole months. When Damien and his family heard Connor's name, they froze for a second, then glanced in disbelief at the man who radiated icy indifference.

"He... he's Connor Jefferson? Lydia's fianc ?" Damien's mind was spinning. What were they supposed to do now? They'd just managed to offend Connor himself.

Wendy and Chloe stared at Connor, completely stunned. That was Connor? This was a disaster. They'd come back for his help, and now everything was falling apart. How had Lydia managed to become Connor's fianc e?

Jealousy burned even hotter in Janet's chest.

"Mom, what do we do now?" Chloe whispered, panic creeping into her voice. They needed Connor's help, and if he refused, Prince Theo would never forgive them.

Wendy reached over and patted Chloe's leg, signaling her to calm down. "We already said it was just the kids messing around Besides it was your sister who knelt, not tydia Let's ask your uncle Benjamin to step in later. I'm sure, for the sake of both families, he'll agree to help.

Mr. Robinson smiled warmly and finally introduced Connor to Damien's family. "Yes,

this is Connor. He and Lydia have been engaged since they were kids."

The news hit everyone differently. Damien looked completely torn up inside. Lucinda's hands tightened into fists. Connor was supposed to be her fianc , ever since they were children. They'd been promised to each other for eighteen years. If. hadn't been fortydia, he would be the one standing by Connor's side now. Lydia had stolen everything from her!

Damien didn't waste any more time. He ignored Benjamin and the others, then brought Wendy and Chloe over to Connor to offer a toast and an apology.

Connor stayed as cool and distant as ever. If Lydia doesn't like something, I'm not going to like it either."

Damien forced a smile. It was all Janet's fault earlier. We're here to apologize to both you and Lydia."

Connor's voice was smooth, but full of sarcasm. "A princess' status is too lofty. How could we possibly deserve her apology?"

Chloe's grip tightened around her

wine glass. She felt like all her royal dignity had been stripped away tonight. Trying to keep the peace,. she forced a smile. "You are he head of the Jefferson family, and your mother is Duke Pierce's own sister. You are no less noble than I am."