Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 433

Bianca expected Noreen to back down, but it was Halley who pushed her. "Go on, have some fun. I could use a little peace and quiet."

"All right, then," Noreen agreed. This was a good chance to build a rapport with Ron, so she didn't refuse.

An idea sparked in Bianca's mind. "To keep things fair," she proposed smoothly, "let's balance the teams. I'll partner with Mr. Archer, and Ms. Gilmore can team up with Seth. We can have a little competition."

Her motives were twofold: to quickly establish a connection with Ron, and to flaunt her confidence in her relationship with Seth. She had no qualms about him being on a team with Noreen.

She added, as if an afterthought, "Seth is practically a pro, and I'd hate for Mr. Archer to be at a disadvantage. This way, we can even out the skill levels."

The implication was clear: Noreen was the weak link.

Ron didn't object, and Seth naturally had no issue with Bianca's arrangement.

But Noreen saw right through her. "That doesn't seem quite fair either," she said with a faint smile.

"Then how would you like to play, Ms. Gilmore?" Bianca asked, raising a perfectly sculpted eyebrow.

"Mr. Archer and Mr. Harcourt will compete," Noreen stated plainly. "And you and I will have our own match."

Bianca froze for a second. *Is she serious?* During her time as an investment banker abroad, golf had been her primary networking tool; her skills were exceptional. For Noreen to challenge her directly was an act of supreme overconfidence. It was time to put her back in her place.

"Fine," Bianca's competitive streak flared. "Let's play." She was certain she would win.

Even Ron was intrigued. "This is getting interesting! Let's flip a coin to see which pair goes first."

"Works for me," Seth said.

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