chapter669

"I heard you've been telling your classmates at Capital College that he's your fianc ?" Lydia asked, nodding toward Connor at her side.

Connor could tell Lydia was really upset this time, so he jumped in right away. "If you want, I can clear things up myself at Capital College."

Lucinda went pale at that. "That's not true! Ever since you came back, there's been nothing between me and Connor. You have to believe him. Please don't doubt how much he cares about you."

Juna almost burst out laughing. Anyone listening would think Lucinda and Connor had some dramatic past, when all she ever had was the title of 'fianc e.'

Connor looked just as fed up. His eyes were cold as he stared at Lucinda. "I barely even know you."

If anyone walked in on this scene, they'd probably think Connor was some heartless player who'd moved on to someone new. But the truth? Connor and Lucinda had barely even met. He could swear on his life that nothing ever happened between them. Lucinda was obviously trying to drag his name through the mud.

Lucinda didn't expect Connor to be so blunt, just to defend Lydia. What had Lydia done to make him so loyal?

"Yes, Lydia, Connor and I..." Lucinda started with a pitiful look, but Connor shot her a glare that made her swallow her words.

Lydia's voice was calm, but there was a chill to it that made Lucinda shiver. "If there's really nothing between you, then I don't want to hear anyone call him your fianc again."

Lucinda just nodded, biting back her anger. "I understand."

Watching Lucinda's sad, resentful expression, Juna scoffed. "So fake. Acting all innocent like you're the victim, when you are the one who started all this."

She was honestly curious how Lucinda would explain things to her classmates now. Lucinda's plan had totally backfired.

She was forced to go to the front desk and order another bottle of expensive wine for Lydia's group, then pay the bill. Altogether, it cost her three hundred twenty thousand.

She'd planned to spend maybe ten thousand to impress her

classmates: She never thought

she'd run into Lydia. Lydia must net

have ordered that fancy wine just to mess with her. It was so infuriating sure,

She could afford it, the

thought still stung.

After the meal, Connor drove Lydia back to school.

Sandy, wearing a mask, had just come out of the cafeteria when she spotted Lydia stepping out of a Mercedes. But as soon as Lydia put one foot on the ground, someone inside the car pulled her right back in. sw?ovels

Sandy frowned, jealousy written all over her face. She was sure that was

the guy Lydia was always t

around with. And judging by quick secretive way the

they were definitely door closed

up

something.

Sandy's guess was right. Connor wasn't happy that Lydia was in a rush to leave, so he pulled her close and kissed her gently on the forehead. "Don't forget about me," he whispered.

Lydia smiled and leaned in, pressing her lips to his. It was a soft, confident kiss, like it was the most natural thing in the world.

Aiden, who was driving, nearly choked on air. He slapped a hand over his eyes, his mind spinning. Was he seeing things? Did Lydia really just kiss Connor?