Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 405

The answer surprised Henry. Padgett Novak was known for his rationality; it was why his family had pushed him toward a career in public service. The idea of him falling in love at first sight seemed completely out of character. Moreover, the Novak family had incredibly high standards for his future partner, as did Padgett himself.

“For you to fall for her at first sight, she must be an extraordinary woman,” Henry remarked.

“She is,” Padgett said with conviction. “She’s brilliant.”

This only made Henry more curious. “So who is she?”

But Padgett refused to say, claiming the timing wasn’t right. He didn’t know if he could ever win Noreen over, and he worried that revealing his feelings publicly might cause her unnecessary trouble. So, for now, he would keep it to himself. If the day ever came when she was his, he would proudly announce it to the world.

Unable to get a straight answer, Henry dropped the subject. He took a picture of his drink and sent it to Bianca, telling her he was toasting to her happiness.

A few moments later, Bianca replied, asking if he was at The Luminous Pearl Club.

Henry paused. “How did you know?”

She sent the photo back to him with the club’s logo, barely visible in the corner, circled in red. He had given himself away.

“Since you’re already here, why don’t you come over and say hi?” Bianca invited.

“I’m with a friend,” Henry replied. “It might be awkward.”

Bianca asked for his room number, saying she would just pop in to say hello. Without hesitation, Henry sent it to her.

Bianca arrived moments later, a polite smile on her face. But when she saw Padgett Novak, she froze for a split second before recovering her composure.

“Mr. Novak,” she said, greeting him smoothly. “It’s been a while.”

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