Chapter 1489

Nina didn’t expect Lydia to be so straightforward. She knew Carter was amazing. She also knew there were plenty of rich girls who had feelings for him. Rosie was a perfect example. That girl ended up behind bars just because she was obsessed with Carter. Honestly, Nina thought Rosie’s choices were ridiculously foolish. In the end, Rosie got nothing, ruined her own life, and dragged her family down with her.

“Thanks for the heads up. I’ll find a chance to tell him how I feel,” Nina said. She really admired how honest and clear Lydia was. If you liked someone, just let them know. If he didn’t feel the same, at least it would be over with, and she could stop torturing herself with endless thoughts.

Lydia nodded. “Good luck.”

Nina had never met a girl as open and decisive as Lydia. She couldn’t help but like her. “Want to exchange numbers?” she asked with a smile.

Lydia nodded. “Sure.”

Juna stood nearby and watched them exchange info, completely confused. Wasn’t Lydia supposed to be Nina’s rival? Weren’t they meant to argue, or maybe even get into a fight? This was nothing like what she’d expected.

It wasn’t just Juna. The girls who’d been hanging around Nina were just as shocked. They all thought Nina went over to put Lydia in her place. But after a few quiet words, the two of them were just standing there, exchanging contact details like new friends. Had they misunderstood everything? Wasn’t Nina supposed to storm over, slap Lydia, and warn her to stay away from Carter?

Just as Nina and Lydia finished exchanging numbers, there was a sudden commotion by the entrance. Cameron and Kylie had arrived, bringing Blake and Lucinda with

them. Since they were the family in the city, people

wealthiest

immediately crowded around to say hello. Lucinda followed them, standing tall with her chin up, looking every bit the proud heir Her identity as the city’s richest daughter could get her anything she wanted. No matter what, she couldn’t let anyone know she was faking it.

As soon as she stepped inside, Lucinda spotted Lydia and Nina together. She knew who Nina was She remembered Paige mentioning that Nina had a thing for Carter Now, seeing the two of them side by

side, Lucinda assumed Nine

have seen something online and was confronting Lydia about it. The thought made her secretly pleased. Nina was the daughter of one of the country’s top bank presidents. She had serious influence. If she decided to go after Lydia, it might help Lucinda feel a little better about her own grudges.

Nina glanced over, then turned to Lydia. “Please enjoy your time here. I’m going to say hi to them.” The

Norwoods were important client

her family’s bank. She’d met

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Cameron and Kylie before when they came in for business. She’d always thought they seemed like genuinely good people.

As soon as Nina left, Juna reached out to touch Lydia’s forehead, mumbling, “You’re not running a fever, are you?”

Lydia let out a soft laugh. “You’re the one who’s sick.”

Juna looked at her in disbelief. “Then why were you so nice to Nina? You’re usually

so picky about making friends. I’m actually feeling a little jealous.”

It was true. Lydia never made friends easily, and she and Nina had never even spoken before.

Lydia just smiled, her eyes full of meaning. “I have my reasons.”