Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 517

“Yes, it is.”

“That’s right, Hall A.”

Bianca and Henry answered almost in unison.

Halley’s brow furrowed even more. “Is there another IPO roadshow happening here today?” he asked after a moment’s thought.

Bianca’s smile faltered. Henry looked completely bewildered. Could it be that Halley wasn’t here for PerseTech?

Both of them fell silent, unsure how to answer.

“Never mind, I’ll just call,” Halley said, his patience wearing thin. He pulled out his phone and dialed Dylan, not wanting to bother Noreen while she was busy.

Dylan answered and was there in a flash to collect him. The two halls were close enough that it only took him a minute to arrive, not even giving Bianca enough time to compose her expression. He gave Bianca and Henry a polite nod of acknowledgment before turning to Halley.

“The venue was changed to Hall B at the last minute,” Dylan explained. “I forgot to let you know.”

“Well, you should have put up a sign or something,” Halley grumbled. “What if other guests got lost like I did?”

“We did,” Dylan said. “And everyone on the invitation list was notified.”

With Henry standing right there, Bianca kept her answer formal. “He went to the wrong hall. I didn’t invite him, as I didn’t want people to think I was trying to ride on his coattails, especially since I haven’t even been accepted into his graduate program yet.”

Yvonne nodded approvingly. “That was the right thing to do. Your work should always speak for itself.” She then returned to her circle, adding that it was no wonder Bianca was so exceptional with such a principled mother.

Henry was impressed. “I completely agree with your approach,” he said, comforting Bianca. “You’re talented and visionary. You’ll earn everyone’s respect in time. As for those who rely on shortcuts, they’ll only find their paths growing narrower.”

Yvonne explained the situation to her friends, casually mentioning Bianca’s plan to apply to Academician Joyner’s program. The women were in awe.

“I know all about Academician Joyner! His program is notoriously difficult to get into! Only someone as brilliant as Ms. Lowell would even qualify! My son wouldn’t stand a chance!”