Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 362

They were all carrying takeout bags from Luna Eclipse Dining.

The executive assistant quickly explained, “Director Lowell, Mr. Harcourt knew you’d been too busy to eat, so he ordered lunch for you.”

Of course—this was the kind of treatment only the future Mrs. Harcourt would get.

Bianca sounded exasperated, though her pride was obvious. “Oh, Seth, honestly. I’m not a child—does he really have to fuss over every little thing? Now everyone’s going to think I’m spoiled.”

The deputy director grinned, not bothering to hide her envy. “We’re just jealous, that’s all. Anyone would envy the relationship you two have.”

Bianca, in a good mood, gestured at the spread. “Seth ordered way too much. There’s no way I can finish it alone. If you don’t mind, why don’t we all share?”

She even extended the invitation to Noreen and Carman.

Before Noreen could answer, Sophia jumped in for her. “No need! Our Ms. Gilmore gets homemade meals you couldn’t buy for any amount of money. Who wants mass-produced takeout anyway?”

She took Noreen’s hand. “Come on, I brought lunch for you. Let’s eat in the car.”

“Sure,” Noreen agreed.

As soon as Noreen left, Henry breathed a sigh of relief.

When Bianca invited him to join, he didn’t refuse.

During lunch, Henry asked, “Bianca, do you know Professor Halley?”

“Of course,” Bianca replied immediately. “He’s practically a legend in academia. Anyone who’s ever set foot in the field knows his name.”

Henry’s mind went straight to Noreen, and he smiled. “You’re right.”

So his hunch had been correct—Bianca really was the former student his mentor never stopped talking about.

Meanwhile, in the car, Noreen stared at the array of dishes and couldn’t help but ask, eyebrows raised, “You made all this yourself?”

“Yep! Impressed?” Sophia said, clearly fishing for praise.

“Very,” Noreen admitted.

Even Carman agreed, “With skills like yours, you could open a restaurant.”

Sophia waved her off. “Not interested! I’d rather stick with Noreen and ride her coattails to the top!”

She nudged Noreen. “Hurry up and eat before it gets cold.”

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