Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 435

Yvonne found a small measure of comfort in her daughter's words. "I know you can win back all that prestige!"

Despite her confidence, Bianca hit a wall the very next day. She had a meeting with a potential partner for a new project, a deal they had half-negotiated a month ago. When she arrived, however, the man's secretary informed her that he was out of town on business.

The excuse was so flimsy it was insulting. It was the first time she'd been so blatantly shut down since returning to the country.

On the surface, she remained unruffled. "Please let Mr. Prescott know I stopped by, and have him call me the moment he returns," she said with a professional smile.

The secretary agreed.

The second Bianca was out of sight, the secretary picked up the phone to the inner office. "Mr. Prescott, she's gone. I sent her away just as you asked."

The receptionist wandered over to gossip. "You have to admit, that Bianca has some nerve. After everything that's happened, she still has the gall to show up and talk business. Doesn't she know what people are saying about her?"

"I know, right?" the secretary replied. "Mr. Prescott is terrified of being associated with her bad luck, but he doesn't want to offend Seth Harcourt, so he's hiding behind lame excuses. I wonder how long he can keep it up."

"It's such a shame. She started with so much—a great education, Seth's full support—and she still managed to play a winning hand into a complete disaster. Makes you wonder if that degree of hers is even real."

"All right, that's enough gossip. I have work to do."

Outside the office door, Bianca had heard every word. The color drained from her face.

Just as she stepped out of the building, her phone rang. It was Yvonne. "What are these rumors I'm hearing?"

"What rumors?"

"You don't know?" Yvonne's voice was tight with anxiety. "I was just having tea with Mrs. Chase, and she told me everyone is saying you're… a jinx."

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