Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 148

Jude and Bianca overheard the conversation as well.

Bianca leaned in, offering him a bit of insight. "Did you catch what they were just talking about? A good investor has to be forward-thinking—able to anticipate changes in the market and spot emerging trends. When an opportunity appears, you have to act fast and make decisions right away."

Jude didn't quite follow all the technical jargon, but he got the gist.

"So, you're saying this InnoCore thing is the next big thing everyone's chasing?"

Bianca smiled, impressed with his grasp. "Exactly."

"I'm going to dig up some intel right now!" Jude said, excitement lighting up his face as he eagerly dove into the crowd.

Bianca finally felt like she could breathe again.

Truth be told, she was pretty intrigued by InnoCore herself.

She'd have to talk to Seth about it later.

Just as that thought crossed her mind, someone approached with a friendly greeting.

It was a familiar face from a dinner she and Seth had attended a while back—someone from the Northfield Investment Circle.

"Director Lowell, didn't Mr. Harcourt come with you tonight?"

Clearly, he was hoping to see Seth.

Bianca explained, "He's here—just ran into some old friends and stopped to say hello. He should be back any minute now."

Hearing this, the executive smiled and commented, "You and Mr. Harcourt seem to have a wonderful relationship."

Bianca laughed, curious. "Why do you say that?"

"Because he keeps you in the loop about everything! Men only do that when they really care about someone."

Bianca felt a little thrill at that, warmth blooming in her chest.

Just then, Seth returned. As he came up beside her, Bianca slipped her arm through his naturally, the two of them now standing shoulder to shoulder as they mingled with the others.

"What are you two talking about, Mr. Wolfe?" Seth greeted the man.

His expression darkened immediately, and he bristled like a guard dog.

"Noreen! What are you doing here?"

"Why shouldn't I be here?" Noreen shot back.

Jude's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Oh, I get it now—you just can't let it go!"

Noreen raised an eyebrow, amused. "Let what go, exactly? Enlighten me."

"Don't play coy. You tried to use your resignation to manipulate Seth, but he didn't ask you to stay. So, to save face, you left Aurelion Group. Then, Seth handed your chief assistant position straight to Bianca's cousin, slamming the door shut on any chance you had of coming back. Now you're desperate to stay on his radar, even chasing him all the way to Harborcrest City."

"Noreen, you're so calculating!"

When he finally finished his tirade, he noticed Noreen simply nodded.

"Aha! I knew it!" Jude looked triumphant.