Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 698

"Over ten others connected to the case were also sentenced. Half got the death penalty, and the other half got mostly suspended death sentences or twenty-year terms. The entire political sphere has been shaken."

To say it was shaken was an understatement. The key official had even been released on bail a while back for medical reasons. Who knew what the appeal would bring.

Noreen's focus was stuck on two words: life in prison.

Her hand, holding her phone, tightened into a fist.

After a moment, she placed a call to Wade, keeping her voice as steady as she could.

"Aren't you leaving for school today?" Wade asked as soon as he picked up, his first concern being for her.

"I'm at the airport now," Noreen said, trying to suppress her emotions. "I just wanted to call and let you know before I take off."

"Go and focus on your studies. Don't you worry about me, I'm doing just fine."

A lump formed in Noreen's throat. It took her a moment to regain her composure. "Okay. You take care of yourself. I'll be back in Rivercrest City during the holidays. I'll come see you then."

"Alright."

Noreen didn't dare say more. She quickly said her goodbyes and hung up. Any longer, and she knew she would have broken down. She had no idea how to comfort Wade.

"Noreen."

Just as she was composing herself, she heard someone call her name. She looked up to see Henry standing right in front of her. Dressed in a black windbreaker and carrying a large messenger bag, he was smiling at her with his head tilted.

"What are you...?" Noreen was completely bewildered.

Henry pulled a piece of paper from his bag and showed it to her. It was an acceptance letter for a master's program at WT Business School.

Noreen's eyes widened in surprise. "So this is what you've been so busy with?"

"Yep," Henry confirmed with a firm nod. The moment he found out Noreen was going to WT Business School for her graduate studies, he had immediately applied for their master's program. To get that offer, he'd practically studied himself into the ground. But now, he had achieved his goal and would be following Noreen to business school. Sanford Brooke had been incredibly supportive of his decision, even encouraging him to learn as much as he could from Noreen.

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