Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 211

But she still didn’t forget to remind Bianca, “That’s why you need to strike while the iron’s hot—lock things down with him before someone else swoops in and ruins your chances!”

“That won’t happen. Seth truly cares about me,” Bianca replied.

“Oh, sweetheart, feelings change in the blink of an eye! Can you guarantee he’ll always be this devoted? Trust me, I know men better than you do. You need to find a way to secure him for good! Don’t let it end up like it did with Dylan—you wasted seven years of your life on that one.”

Bianca immediately straightened up, her tone serious. “I understand.”

“You need to put in more effort. And if the situation calls for it, don’t be afraid to use a little strategy. Playing coy doesn’t always work. Take a page out of my book.”

Yvonne kept her voice low, not wanting anyone else to overhear.

Bianca bit her lip, saying nothing.

Being mother and daughter, Yvonne instantly understood that look. Her brow furrowed. “You two still haven’t made any real progress, have you?”

“…Seth respects me,” Bianca managed, almost defensively.

Yvonne’s expression darkened. “Respect? Between a man and a woman? I went to great lengths to give you a push, and you’re telling me nothing’s happened?”

By “great lengths,” Yvonne meant she’d deliberately set fire to their house, giving Bianca no choice but to move in with Seth.

But today was Bianca’s big day, so Yvonne decided to hold her tongue.

“Don’t drag your feet. Time’s running out.”

“I know.”

Once Bianca’s parents arrived, the celebration officially began.

The emcee took the stage, and Jude couldn’t help but marvel again at Seth’s generosity—even the host was a well-known local TV anchor.

Healy’s seat was right next to Jude, but the ceremony had already started and he still hadn’t shown.

Jude quickly dialed Healy’s number.

To his frustration, not only did Healy not answer, he actually declined the call.

What on earth is that kid up to?

Jude tried again, only for the call to be cut off even faster.

While the emcee was explaining the evening’s schedule, Bianca came over to Jude’s table to check in.

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