Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 395

Despite her reassuring words, Yvonne was anxious. The main issue was that Wade was already in the process of drafting his will, which introduced far too many uncertainties. Even though Seth had made it clear the engagement was still on, who knew what the future held?

To be safe, while Bianca was resting, Yvonne stepped outside to make a call.

“Are you going to do something about this or not?” she demanded into the phone. “She’s your daughter, after all.”

A pause.

“And another thing. There’s a woman named Noreen who’s always causing trouble for Bianca. She’s managing that Port Redevelopment Project for the government, right? I need you to find a way to throw a wrench in the works. Don’t let things go too smoothly for her.”

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Noreen had just finished a meeting when Sophia entered her office. “Mr. Jude from the Seymour Group is here again.”

Noreen glanced up from her work.

Sophia immediately added, “I sent him away.”

Noreen’s gaze returned to her computer screen as she resumed her work.

“How long do you think he’ll keep this up?” Sophia wondered.

“I have no idea.” Noreen didn’t have the time or energy to waste on such a trivial matter.

“I give him three visits, tops,” Sophia wagered.

Noreen, her fingers flying across the keyboard, replied without looking up, “I wouldn’t be so sure.” The Seymour Group was in dire straits. It all depended on whether Jude had a conscience.

Not five minutes later, Sophia rushed back into the office. “Noreen, Mr. Brooke from the Brooke Group is here.”

Noreen’s typing paused, and she frowned slightly. “What does he want?”

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