Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 421

Having Healy around was awkward enough for Noreen.

Now, with Dylan added to the mix, it was becoming unbearable.

Didn’t these people have jobs? They were the heads of major corporations, yet they seemed to have nothing better to do than hover over her hospital bed.

A bizarre competition had sprung up between them. If one of them peeled an apple for her, the other would immediately rush to pour her a glass of water. If she so much as reached for something, they would both swarm her, asking if she needed help. The slightest shift in her position had them asking if she was uncomfortable or if they should call a doctor. They were like hawks, watching each other’s every move, terrified of falling a step behind.

Just when Noreen’s headache was reaching its peak, another visitor arrived.

For the first time in her life, she was actually happy to see Jude Wilder.

Jude had been sent by his father to check on Noreen, and he was clearly surprised to find both Dylan and Healy there.

He looked at Healy, completely baffled. “Weren’t you supposed to be at that industry summit? I called you last night to hang out, and you said you wouldn’t be back for another two weeks.”

Healy didn’t show the slightest hint of guilt at being caught. “Something came up. I had to come back early.”

“What could possibly be more important than the summit?” Jude pressed, his confusion growing.

Healy simply stopped responding.

Jude’s gaze then shifted to Dylan. “And you, Dylan, why did you suddenly cancel the quarterly meeting? I was already at the Omniva Group headquarters when I got the notice.”

“Something urgent came up, so I canceled it,” Dylan said with a casual shrug.

“What could be more important than Omniva Group’s quarterly meeting?”

Dylan deflected, changing the subject. “Are you here to see Ms. Gilmore too?”

Jude finally seemed to remember his purpose. “Oh, right. My dad heard Ms. Gilmore was in the hospital and sent me to pay her a visit. He hopes you have a speedy recovery, Ms. Gilmore.”

“Please thank Mr. Wilder for me,” Noreen replied politely.

Jude didn’t stay long. He always felt an inexplicable nervousness around Noreen and quickly made an excuse to leave, which Noreen gladly accepted.

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