Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 464

Provost Ferris, despite being a man, despised cheaters. He turned to Noreen with a comforting smile. "Don't worry. Breaking up before the wedding is a blessing in disguise."

Noreen remained quiet, her expression still unruffled. "It was my mistake for being too young," she said, her voice calm as still water, enunciating each word. "I couldn't tell a decent man from a dog."

Bianca looked at Seth nervously and saw that he was watching Noreen, his eyes dark and unreadable. Her expression sank, a knot of displeasure tightening in her chest.

Just then, Dylan arrived, slightly out of breath. "Noreen, sorry, have you been waiting long? I ran into an old acquaintance and got caught up."

"Not at all," Noreen said, smiling at him. She turned to the Provost. "Provost Ferris, I should get going. Thank you for your hospitality today. I'll treat you to dinner sometime."

"Sounds good," the Provost agreed readily.

Dylan gave the others a polite nod before falling into step beside Noreen as they walked away.

"What are you in the mood for?" he asked.

"Anything's fine."

"I remember you used to love the chicken and wild rice soup at The Chandler House. I wonder if it's still open?"

Noreen looked at him, surprised. "You still remember that?"

"Of course. I've always remembered the things you like." As he spoke, Dylan reached out and playfully ruffled her hair, an act of pure, familiar affection. They looked like a couple who had been in love for years.

Provost Ferris watched them go for a moment before turning back to Professor William and the others. "Well, shall we head to dinner?"

"Seth," Bianca murmured, her voice soft.

Seth's gaze lingered on the departing pair for another second before he coolly looked away and responded to Bianca. "Let's go."

Bianca finally let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. Good. Seth hadn't been captivated by Noreen after all.

The fact that she'd gotten into a top business school was surprising, yes, but it didn't necessarily mean Seth would care. In fact, it seemed no matter what she did or achieved, Seth wouldn't care.

Because he simply didn't care about Noreen as a person.

The realization lifted Bianca's spirits considerably. She linked her arm through Seth's again, chattering happily about the day's events.

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