Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 478

Bianca, who had been silent until then, finally posted after Seth. "We haven't all gotten together in ages. We should have a reunion now that you're back in Rivercrest."

Jude was the first to jump on board. "I'm in! I'm free whenever!"

Healy and Dylan, feeling obligated, also agreed.

Afterwards, Bianca sent a private message to Jude, asking if he wanted to invest in the high-temperature superconductivity project. Jude, who usually followed Seth's lead without question, was uncharacteristically hesitant.

"Bianca, I really want to, but you know I don't have a say at Seymour Group. It's not my decision to make."

Bianca's eyes darkened. She adopted the tone of a concerned friend. "Don't forget, Seymour Group's name is Wilder, not Gilmore."

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As soon as there was a slight bit of progress with the acquisition, Noreen immediately called Mrs. Joyner to report. This time, however, it was Castle Joyner who answered the phone.

He told Noreen that his mother was in the hospital.

Noreen's heart sank.

"You know something about her condition, don't you?" Castle asked.

"She told me it was breast cancer," Noreen replied, her voice heavy.

"That's not the whole story. She has a severe heart condition, which means she can't have surgery."

Noreen's mind went blank. No wonder. No wonder Mrs. Joyner had said she didn't have much time left. She wanted to say something—words of comfort, of encouragement—but they all got stuck in her throat.

"Centribo is the last thing she's holding on for. Please, Noreen. I'm counting on you," Castle pleaded.

"Okay," Noreen choked out.

The call left her reeling, and she couldn't shake the feeling of dread. She was still sitting in a daze when Claire finally came home.

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