Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 410

“In terms of resources, Brooke Group is exponentially larger than Winrich. I simply don’t understand why you would choose Noreen, who is inferior to me in every way.”

Mrs. Joyner, who had been taking her medication, paused and looked up at him. “So, Mr. Brooke, you believe credentials are more important than capability?”

Henry frowned. “That’s not what I meant.”

Mrs. Joyner’s expression was cool. “A degree can get you in the door, but ability is what sustains you. A project’s success isn’t just about throwing money at it; it requires masterful execution. In that regard, Noreen is clearly more adept than you.” Her voice was calm but sharp, effortlessly piercing through Henry’s arrogance. “Besides, you have a tendency to judge people with prejudice.”

Henry wanted to deny it, but Mrs. Joyner didn’t give him the chance. “You are biased against Noreen. No matter how much I praise her, you won’t accept it. You’ll just assume my judgment is flawed and try to correct me. Just like last time—even when I presented you with evidence, you chose to believe your own assumptions over the facts right in front of your eyes.”

…

Noreen had come fully prepared, and Mrs. Joyner was deeply impressed after reviewing her project proposal. Vincent’s talent was also undeniable, so they quickly finalized the details of their collaboration.

During the meeting, Noreen noticed Mrs. Joyner frequently rubbing her chest. She paused the discussion. “Are you feeling unwell? Should we call a doctor?”

“No, it’s an old problem,” Mrs. Joyner said, motioning for Vincent to continue. Noreen found a cushion and placed it behind Mrs. Joyner’s lower back, hoping to make her more comfortable.

They worked until the afternoon, stopping only when the butler brought a doctor in.

“We’ll continue this tomorrow. You should all get some rest,” Mrs. Joyner said, asking the butler to see them out.

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