Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 171

When Bianca heard Dylan's voice, the light in her eyes vanished completely.

Her fingers tightened around her teacup, knuckles turning white.

She never imagined that both CEO Joyner and Dylan had rejected her for Noreen's sake.

She could accept CEO Joyner's decision—he'd always been pragmatic.

But Dylan? Did their shared history mean nothing to him now?

Seth, watching her closely, reached over and took the wine glass from her hand. "Let's go say hello."

Bianca stared at him in a daze.

"I'll go with you."

With just those four words, he made it clear: I've got your back.

…

Dylan's arrival was a surprise to everyone.

He explained that he'd just wrapped up a meeting nearby, saw a post about the gathering online, and thought he'd drop in.

Of course, that was just the official story.

The truth was, he'd made up the excuse just to see her.

"That's quite the coincidence," Noreen said cheerfully, showing no sign of suspicion, and asked the waiter to bring another place setting.

Sophia started to scoot over to make room for Dylan.

But quick-eyed Mina jumped up first. "You can sit over here. I've just about finished eating, and you guys will be talking business anyway. I'll go take some photos."

Mina had been seated beside Carman, with a spot between her and Noreen.

Sophia, on the other hand, was right next to Noreen. She had no intention of giving her brother's rival a chance.

Dylan had barely settled into his seat when there was another knock on the private dining room door.

Noreen thought it must be CEO Joyner—she was already bracing herself.

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