Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 754

Jude immediately started searching for flights, trying to reassure Seth at the same time. "It's okay, it's okay. There's another one in two hours. Once we're back in Rivercrest City, we'll be in the same city. We'll have plenty of chances later."

"I can't wait another second."

Jude fell silent.

So much for that.

As they bought their tickets and headed for security, an announcement for the departing Glenhaven City flight echoed through the terminal.

Seth paused.

"What's wrong?" Jude asked.

Seth shook his head. "Nothing. Let's go."

* * *

Harborview City.

Noreen was surprised to find Castle Joyner himself waiting to pick her up from the airport.

Castle explained that he had just returned to Harborview City and, knowing she was arriving, decided to pick her up on his way.

On the drive back to the estate, Castle asked about InnoCore.

He mentioned that a middleman had recently tried to set up a meeting between him and the head of InnoCore.

"It was nothing. Just a partnership that ran its course."

If even personal relationships were temporary, what did that say about business collaborations?

Seeing that Noreen was handling it well, Castle didn't press the issue.

Of course, he had already made some calls. InnoCore would find no open doors in Harborview City.

If InnoCore's leadership was smart and knew how to read the room, they wouldn't try anything funny.

But, as always, some things were beyond his control.

It was best for Noreen to be prepared.

The car had just pulled up to the Joyner estate when Castle's phone rang.

He answered, and his expression changed. Finally, he said, "I'll be right there."

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