Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 12

He said yesterday that she wasn’t feeling well and stepped in to drink for her. That must be the reason, right? 

Just how close–how deeply entwined–do two people have to be for him to know her so well? 

Seven years together, and it wasn’t as if Seth had never been gentle or considerate. But even the closest couples aren’t immune to the infamous “seven–year itch.” She and Seth were no exception. 

As Aurelion Group grew, its reach expanding across the business world, Seth became busier than ever. He barely had a second to breathe, let alone time for romance. 

Noreen couldn’t even remember the last time the two of them had gone on a real date, just the two of them. Let alone the kind of attentive, caring gestures that once felt so natural. 

After the waiter left, Sophia immediately leaned in, her voice tight with concern. “Noreen, are you okay?” 

Noreen shook herself out of her thoughts, offering a faint smile and a small shake of her head. “I’m fine.” 

The nourishing soup at Bone & Broth really did live up to its reputation. After two small bowls, her stomach felt warm and settled, comfort spreading through her body. 

Sometimes, you really do have to take care of yourself. Being good to others doesn’t always come with a reward, but being good to yourself does–every time. And it’s the most direct reward there is. 

That afternoon, there was an investment committee meeting. 

For Bianca, it was her first time attending as Director of Investment Division III. Everyone was curious about the capabilities of this newly appointed director. 

Bianca started off by introducing her background: PhD in Economics from MeritaniaWT Business School. 

The entire conference room buzzed with surprise. 

No wonder Mr. Harcourt had personally recruited her from overseas! No wonder she’d parachuted straight into Aurelion Group! 

So that’s what a high–achieving star looks like. 

MeritaniaWT Business School was ranked among the world’s top business schools. Securing a PhD in Economics from WT was nearly unheard of. 

And she wasn’t just brilliant–she was strikingly beautiful, too. 

No wonder Secretary Gilmore hadn’t stood a chance. 

Some people who’d previously felt sorry for Noreen were starting to waver. After all, everyone admired strength–they were no exception. 

That was the project you landed after drinking yourself sick! How is this fair? 

How can Mr. Harcourt be so blatantly biased? 

I don’t get it. I really don’t get it! 

I’m about to explode! 

Noreen tried to calm Sophia down. 

Hey, it’s okay. Don’t make a fuss. It’s not important anymore. 

After all, if she could let go of Seth–the man she’d loved for seven years–then what was a project in comparison? 

But Sophia wouldn’t let it go. 

But that was the project you fought tooth and nail for. Does Mr. Harcourt even know you lost a child because of it?