Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 377

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“What is it?” Noreen paused to ask.

Sophia looked up, indignant. “The wealth rankings were updated this morning. There’s a new name at the top of the ‘Richest Women’ list!”

Noreen tapped Sophia’s desk with two fingers. “Slacking off again? I told you, it’s an unofficial list. Don’t pay any attention to it.”

“I was trying not to, but the person at number one is just so infuriating!”

“It’s Bianca, isn’t it?”

Sophia froze. “How did you know?” She hadn’t even dared to say the name.

But Noreen seemed completely unfazed. “They must have finalized the share transfer quickly,” she mused. “Guess his injury wasn’t that serious after all.” Even with a burned hand, he didn’t waste any time signing over Ascendancy Group. His devotion was truly something else.

Before leaving, Noreen tapped Sophia on the head. “Get back to work. I’m heading out and won’t be back today.”

“Are you going drinking? If so, take me with you.”

“No drinking.”

“Good. By the way, your period is due in a couple of days, so be careful. No cold food or drinks. I put some pads in the side pocket of your bag.”

“Got it.”

Noreen always made a habit of arriving early for appointments, so when she got to the private room at the restaurant, no one else was there. She ordered some tea and waited patiently.

A few moments later, the Japanese-style sliding door opened. Expecting Vincent, Noreen looked up with a smile, only to see Henry Brooke.