Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 450

Henry was deeply impressed. She was as graceful and magnanimous as ever. He couldn't help but feel a pang of envy toward Seth.

"Bianca, about that news article… what really happened?" he asked, the suspicion still nagging at him.

Bianca sighed, a look of weary resignation on her face. "Ever since I got together with Seth, I've been a target for the media. Mr. Archer was just an innocent bystander. What I don't understand is why a simple photo of us golfing ended up in the financial news instead of the usual gossip columns. It feels like someone was deliberately fanning the flames, creating a misunderstanding to drive a wedge between me and Mr. Archer."

Her explanation immediately made Henry think of Noreen. She was the one who had benefited most from the situation. Had she planted the story? If so, it was a truly despicable tactic.

…

The summit concluded successfully. Noreen went to the Harcourt estate to report to Wade. As she entered, she was surprised to see Seth sitting at the dining table, eating alone. She paused, confused. Jude had said Bianca was unwell and that Seth was taking her to the hospital. Why wasn't he there with her? Had she known he would be here, she would have come another day.

But it was too late to turn back. Noreen squared her shoulders and walked in.

Evelyn, the housekeeper, poked her head out of the kitchen. Her face lit up. "Noreen! What a wonderful surprise! Have you eaten? If not, please join us."

Noreen was about to say she had already eaten when Seth answered for her. "She came straight from the summit. Of course she hasn't eaten."

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