Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1093

This was the most coveted project in the global tech sphere.

With artificial intelligence advancing at a terrifying pace, the demand for computing power was exploding exponentially.

Noreen had recognized this shift during InnoCore's second year, and she had spent the last several years hunting for a project exactly like this one.

She had vetted numerous companies over the years, but none met her exacting standards.

It had been a lingering source of frustration for Noreen.

But NoMore Corporation possessed an overwhelming advantage.

Because they owned the world's most advanced High-Temperature Superconductivity technology.

They had every resource needed to develop the infrastructure entirely in-house.

Yet, NoMore was publicly inviting Winrich to share the crown, and at the exact moment she needed a win.

It was impossible not to question the motive.

The Vice President leaned in. "Ms. Gilmore, are you personally acquainted with the boss of NoMore?"

"No," Noreen answered honestly.

Her response only deepened the room's bewilderment.

If she didn't know him, why was this multi-billion-dollar golden ticket landing squarely in Winrich's lap?

Ignoring the whispered speculations swirling around her, Noreen's mind began to race.

She had looked into NoMore Corporation before. The legal representative listed on their filings was a complete stranger, with no obvious ties to her world.

But the mention of NoMore's High-Temperature Superconductivity project triggered a distant memory.

Years ago, Seth had dabbled in that exact sector.

Back then, it was a misguided attempt to pave the way for Bianca.

That project had ultimately collapsed, becoming a running joke among the city's elite and a hidden, bitter thorn in Noreen's side.

She had briefly connected the dots back then, but immediately dismissed the theory.

Because during the years NoMore experienced its explosive growth, Seth was sitting in a prison cell.

She had convinced herself she was being paranoid to link him with NoMore Corporation.

That so many powerful people would step out of the shadows to shield her.

The protection was so overwhelming that she didn't even need to use her own leverage.

Staring at the projector screen mapping Winrich's skyrocketing stock, Noreen's mind grew sharp and terrifyingly clear.

The rest of the corporate world had been waiting with bated breath to watch Winrich burn, entirely convinced the crisis would shatter the company.

What they didn't realize was that she had orchestrated the entire fallout.

She had purposely allowed the negative press to fester, issuing only a generic investigation notice while intentionally withholding any real PR defense.

Her plan all along had been to weaponize the market panic, allowing the stock to tank just enough so she could ruthlessly buy out the panicked retail investors and disloyal shareholders at rock-bottom prices.

It was a calculated purge designed to prevent hostile takeovers and cement her absolute control over Winrich.

Jasmine reaching out to her during this critical window was entirely expected.

Noreen had severed ties with InnoCore without a second thought.

Because she knew it wouldn't be long before InnoCore was completely annihilated by the market anyway.