Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 146

"I know I can't really hold my liquor, but I still wanted to take a drink for you. I figured, if I could handle one for you, that's one less you have to drink…"

Those simple words seemed to chase away the winter chill lingering over Harborcrest City.

Noreen didn't add anything more.

Carman was quiet for a long time before she finally asked, as gently as she could, "Are you okay?"

Noreen looked a little puzzled.

Did she really look that bad?

Carman stammered, "Just now, when the car passed by, I saw Mr. Harcourt. He rolled up the window right in front of you."

Noreen's expression said she'd nearly forgotten about it until Carman brought it up. "Honestly, it doesn't really bother me anymore."

She meant it, whether or not Carman believed her.

"In this world, no one can stick by your side forever. And there's no one you absolutely can't live without."

"Life goes on, with or without anyone."

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The next morning, Bianca was woken by a knock at her door.

Assuming it was Seth, she hurried over, only to find Jude standing there with a suitcase in tow, fresh off a flight to Harborcrest City.

"Surprised to see me?"

Jude grinned, his suitcase blocking the hallway.

"What are you doing here?" Bianca asked, genuinely caught off guard.

"I'm here to learn from the best, of course!" Jude craned his neck, peering over her shoulder. "Where's Seth? Still asleep?"

"Yeah, he's not up yet."

"Oh no! Am I intruding?" Jude slapped his forehead dramatically, pretending the thought had just occurred to him. "I'll just wait for you guys in the dining room then! Take your time, no rush, don't worry about me!"

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