Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 492

“I actually came to apologize, CEO Barrett,” Noreen interjected smoothly, cutting him off before he had to stumble through an excuse. “It seems we’ll have to postpone our collaboration for now.”

Her directness caught him off guard. He could only manage an awkward laugh. “Well, then. Perhaps another time.”

Noreen’s gaze shifted to Bianca, where she saw a flicker of smug satisfaction. As she walked past them, Noreen paused.

“Ms. Lowell,” she said, her tone light and curious, “do you enjoy taking things that belong to others because of some deep-seated insecurity?”

Bianca’s face froze, the smile vanishing from her lips.

“What does she mean by that?” Barrett asked, confused.

Noreen simply smiled. “Nothing at all. Goodbye, CEO Barrett.”

She didn’t push it further. Bianca was the person Seth cherished above all else. Disrespecting Bianca was disrespecting Seth, and he was fiercely protective of her. With the Ascendancy Group resources for Centribo still not fully in her control, Noreen couldn’t afford to burn that bridge.

As she was heading downstairs, about to call Colby, her phone rang. It was Dylan Wilder.

“Are you at Everstill?” he asked the moment she answered.

“How did you know?” Noreen said, surprised.

“I’m here too. I saw your car. Let’s meet. There’s something I need to talk to you about.”

Dylan’s car was parked just outside the building. As Noreen stepped out, she saw him, but she also saw Seth, who was clearly waiting to pick someone up. The two men were exchanging a few words. When Dylan spotted Noreen, he said to Seth, “The person I’m meeting is here.”

Seth’s gaze fell on Noreen, cool and distant. She walked right past him, a warm smile spreading across her face as she approached Dylan.

“Have you been waiting long?”

“Not at all.” Dylan habitually reached out and ruffled her hair.

Nearby, Seth pulled a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, his expression visibly hardening.

“Let’s find somewhere quiet to sit,” Dylan suggested.

“Okay,” Noreen agreed instantly.

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