Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 1059

The second Kylie mentioned the police, Frank’s face drained of color. He was truly scared now. The thought of jail was unbearable, and the police would only make things messier.

Kylie and Cameron glared at him, their anger barely contained. “You… How could you do something so awful? We actually thought you were helping him. We never imagined you’d stoop so low.”

Frank’s whole body shook. He dropped down, pleading. “Sir, Ma’am, I’m sorry, I swear I’m sorry. I was desperate. The debts were crushing me, and I just… I didn’t know what else to do. Please, just give me another chance. I’ll never do this again.”

Kylie marched right up to him, her voice cold and sharp. “Forgive you? You think you can just say sorry and walk away? He’s an old man, and you put him in danger. Don’t think we’ll just let this slide. We’re calling the police, and you’ll answer for what you did.”

Frank’s panic hit a new level. He started crying, his words tumbling out. “I’m really sorry! I just lost my head for a second. I’m Lucinda’s father. Please, for her sake, please let me go this one time.”

Hearing Lucinda’s name only made Kylie angrier. “Stop bringing up Lucinda. What kind of father are you? She deserves so much better.”

Cameron looked just as furious. “If you needed money, you could’ve just told us. We wouldn’t have turned you away. But you had to go and pull something like this?”

Neither of them could believe how shameless Frank was. If Lydia hadn’t called him out today, how long would he keep fooling them?

Frank tried to explain, still on his knees, tears streaming down his face. “Sir, Ma’am, I never wanted Lucinda to know. I just want her to focus on school. I didn’t want to drag her down. I know I messed up.”

Lucinda nodded, handing her grandfather the fruit. “Here, for you. I’ll go let Mom know you’re okay.”

Mr. Norwood smiled, his eyes soft. “You’ve really grown up, Lucinda. I’m lucky to have you taking care of me.”

Lucinda answered the phone. “Mom, don’t worry. Grandpa’s doing great. Nothing serious.”

Kylie was quiet for a moment, then said, “Lucinda, have the nurse keep an eye on your grandpa for now. I need you to come home. We need to talk.”