Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 445

"This morning, I went to the hotel to see Mr. Archer," he began. "As I was waiting, I saw Noreen go up to his room with a number of gift boxes." He paused, then added, "The two of them didn't leave the hotel together until this afternoon."

A knowing, triumphant smile touched Bianca's lips. It was just as she'd suspected. Noreen was constantly finding new ways to lower the bar. To secure a ticket to this summit, she had literally offered herself up.

Henry found it just as ironic. In the space of two days, he had seen Noreen leaving a hotel with two different men, one of them old enough to be her father. It was utterly shameless. His contempt for her grew, while his admiration for Bianca—a woman who built her career on her own merit—deepened.

Sensing that Seth was about to return, Henry made a polite excuse to leave, not wanting to intrude on their time together. Bianca noticed that throughout Seth's brief conversation with Ron, he had not once interacted with Noreen. He hadn't even looked in her direction. He had ignored her completely.

The realization filled her with a profound sense of joy. When Seth rejoined her, she once again took his arm. "When will your father be arriving?"

"Let me check." True to his word, Seth immediately tried to call Wade, but the call went unanswered.

"I heard Mr. Harcourt is scheduled to give a speech later," Bianca said smoothly. "There's no rush. We can greet him after he's finished." The timing would be perfect. With all eyes on Wade, her appearance by his side would put to rest any rumors that he disapproved of her.

"Alright," Seth agreed, and then continued to guide her through the crowd, making introductions.

Henry watched them from a distance, an indescribable sadness in his heart. Seth was undeniably devoted to Bianca, more so than he could ever be. He had heard the rumors about her recent professional failures and had worried for her. He knew that if he were in Seth's position, he wouldn't be nearly as supportive. All he could do now was not interfere with her happiness.

Forcing his gaze away, Henry took a deep breath and made his way toward Ron Archer. He had to try one last time. If Ron had publicly rejected Ascendancy Group, that meant the door was open for others. He wouldn't let the opportunity pass. He would have to tolerate the presence of Noreen, but for the sake of a potential deal, he would endure it.

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