Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 564

Bianca explained, "He had to step out for a bit. He'll be back soon."

Lillian grinned beside her. "My brother-in-law went to prepare a surprise for my sister."

"What kind of surprise?" Jude was just as curious as Lillian.

"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you, would it? You'll find out soon enough."

Jude's curiosity was genuinely piqued.

Just then, Seth returned, and all eyes turned to him.

Noticing their expressions, Seth asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Why is everyone staring at me?"

Jude was about to speak but Lillian tugged on his arm, silently telling him not to ruin the surprise.

Bianca deftly changed the subject. "Hasn't Healy arrived yet?"

As soon as she spoke, Healy and Dylan walked through the door.

Healy joked, "We're not late, are we?"

"Not at all, not at all." Lillian graciously moved her bag from the chair next to her. "Healy, please, sit here."

Healy ignored her and sat next to Professor Selwyn, putting a significant distance between himself and Lillian.

Dylan's reaction was even cooler. He didn't even greet Bianca upon entering.

As for a gift…

There was none.

The same went for Healy. It seemed they were just there to attend a gathering, not to congratulate her.

Although Bianca was bothered, she didn't let it show, maintaining her composure.

That's how relationships worked. Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan.

Once PerseTech went public, once she was accepted into Academician Joyner's program, once she married Seth…

All these little problems would solve themselves.

She had plenty of patience to wait for that day.

More people arrived, and Bianca greeted each of them.

Bianca gave her a look, signaling her to keep quiet.

The dinner wasn't over yet. Anything could still happen.

But by the time the meal ended, Seth remained as placid as ever.

Bianca was so distracted that she didn't even hear Professor Selwyn saying his goodbyes.

It was Henry who had to prompt her, and she personally walked the professor out.

Before he left, Professor Selwyn told Bianca, "You can check your scores at 9 AM on Monday. Be at the university early. Academician Joyner wants to see you."

"Okay."

Jude finally understood. "Academician Joyner wants to see you? Bianca, you're amazing! I'm going too! To witness a genius!"

"Healy, are you going?"

Bianca expected him to refuse.

But to her surprise, he agreed. "I'll be there."