Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 392

Outside the entrance to Winrich, Jude paced for a long time before finally forcing himself to take that first step inside.

The receptionist recognized him; he used to come by often. She was about to say that Ms. Gilmore wasn’t in when a teasing voice cut through the air. “Well, well, if it isn’t Mr. Jude.”

Claire, bored out of her mind, had decided to wander around. Her sprained ankle didn’t stop her from hopping about the lobby, which is how she ran straight into Jude. She knew exactly who he was. In fact, she’d recognize the little snake if he were nothing but a pile of ash. He’d given her precious Noreen more than enough trouble in the past.

Claire was mediocre at many things, but she had perfected the art of holding a grudge. As she liked to say, “My brain can’t retain useless information because it’s already full of my enemies list.”

“Let me check,” she said, feigning seriousness. “Did hell freeze over today?” She actually walked over to the window to check before turning back to Jude with a suspicious look. “Are you lost? Did you take a wrong turn?”

She gestured toward the exit. “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.”

Jude’s face darkened. In the past, he would have stormed out without a second thought, too proud to endure such humiliation. But now, he had to swallow his pride and adopt the posture of someone asking for a favor. “I’m here to see Noreen.”

“What was that? I couldn’t quite hear you.”

Jude’s jaw tightened. He raised his voice. “I’m here to see Noreen.”

“Oh. She’s busy. Goodbye,” Claire said with a flippant wave of her hand.

Jude clenched his fists. “I need to discuss business with her.”

“Doesn’t matter what it is, she’s busy.”

“What is your problem…?”

Claire shot him a look. “My problem? What about it?”

Suppressing his anger, Jude forced a polite tone. “I have something very important to discuss with Noreen. Please, just let her know I’m here.”

“Something important, you say? Why don’t you tell me what it is, and I’ll *consider* whether it’s worth passing along.”

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