Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 523

InnoCore’s roadshow was an unprecedented success. Carman’s startup story resonated deeply with the investors. In the world of capital, a compelling story is valuable, but a compelling storyteller is priceless.

Noreen finally allowed herself to breathe. Before the roadshow had even officially concluded, her phone was ringing off the hook with calls from investment firms, including several that had initially backed PerseTech. By the time she had fielded all the calls, the event was winding down. Sophia was efficiently directing the cleanup crew.

Just as Noreen was about to find Carman, she saw Henry approaching him. She frowned, puzzled by the move, but was distracted when Dylan came over to her.

Carman greeted Henry politely. “Mr. Brooke. Can I help you with something?”

Henry hesitated, the question heavy on his tongue. But his doubt was too strong to ignore. “What you said on stage earlier… about Noreen discovering InnoCore. That was just part of the story for the roadshow, right?”

He knew companies often crafted moving narratives to win over investors and the public.

Carman looked at him, perplexed. “Why would you think I was making it up?”

“Wasn’t it? The project was originally at Aurelion Group, under Director Lowell. Logically, it should have been her project. Noreen… she stole it from her, didn’t she?”

After the tenth call, she hurled her phone against the wall. “How dare they! Pulling out now will completely sever PerseTech’s funding! It will derail the entire IPO!” she raged at her mother. “And you! Why did you have to bring Aunt Lana? None of this would have happened if she hadn’t been there!”

Yvonne was equally distraught. “How was I supposed to know the police were investigating her?”

“So what do we do now? If the IPO fails, how am I supposed to establish myself in Rivercrest City?” Bianca’s frustration and suppressed anger churned within her, threatening to explode.