Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 364

Meetings are just so dull. Gossip is so much more entertaining!

So why wouldn’t anyone gossip with him?

Bianca couldn’t help but notice the empty seat where Noreen usually sat, her eyes dimming as she looked over. The suspicion that had flickered through her mind earlier now seemed almost certain. Disappointment flashed in her gaze.

That evening, Dylan did show up for drinks, but he came alone.

Jude nudged him as soon as he sat down. “Where’s that woman from earlier? Why didn’t you bring her along?”

Dylan grinned, clearly in a good mood. “She’s not really into this kind of thing.”

“Oh, listen to you—already acting protective?” Jude teased. “Come on, who is she, anyway? She must be special to turn you into this.”

Dylan just laughed. “What’s the rush? You’ll find out soon enough.”

Jude wouldn’t let up. “How soon is ‘soon’? Are we talking wedding bells or a baby shower?”

“Maybe both,” Dylan replied, sounding perfectly serious.

Jude nearly jumped out of his seat. “Wait, so you’re actually thinking about marriage?”

“Yeah,” Dylan said, without hesitation.

Bianca sat across from them, hearing every word. Her expression instantly chilled. She’d been with Dylan for over six years, and he’d never once brought up marriage. Even when she’d tried hinting at it, he’d always dodged the topic. Now he was saying he wanted to get married.

She squeezed her glass so tightly her knuckles turned white, her face pale. But nobody seemed to notice her reaction.

Dylan casually glanced over at Seth, as if checking for a response. But Seth’s face was unreadable. His eyes were calm, giving nothing away, as if he couldn’t care less about their conversation.

Jude did his best to pry more details out of Dylan, but Dylan wouldn’t budge. Eventually, Jude gave up. It wasn’t until he turned to refill his own drink that he realized Seth had quietly downed more than half a bottle by himself.

“Seth, what’s up with you?” Jude asked, shaking the nearly empty bottle. “This isn’t some business dinner—why are you drinking so much?”

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