Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 873

A couple of days later, Noreen received an invitation to Healy's engagement party.

It featured a photo of the couple.

Noreen took a look.

There was definitely a resemblance.

She handed the invitation to Sophia and told her to prepare a gift to send on her behalf.

"You're not going?" Sophia asked.

Noreen shook her head. "No."

An engagement was a happy occasion. It was best if everyone remained in high spirits.

Coincidentally, on the day of Healy's engagement, she actually didn't have much on her plate. It was the weekend, and she was working from home.

Her current projects were mostly on track, granting her a rare afternoon of leisure.

The apartment was quiet and felt a bit empty.

Claire had accompanied Rosalind to her hometown in the countryside for the day to enjoy some fresh air.

Ever since Felix had stood her up during their mandatory divorce cooling-off period, Claire had been staying in Rivercrest City.

Noreen had suggested she file for a contested divorce.

To meet the legal requirement of a two-year separation, she advised Claire to avoid seeing Felix entirely.

Claire agreed and had even consulted Coley for detailed legal advice.

Coley had highlighted a few key points.

During the separation, it was best they didn't meet, and absolutely no physical intimacy was allowed, as it would reset the separation timeline.

Many couples aiming for a contested divorce failed precisely because they slipped up on that rule.

Claire had memorized every word.

Noreen checked her phone. Her social media feed was flooded with photos of the Naylor Automotive Group heir's engagement party.

She liked a few posts, locked her screen, and gazed out the window.

It was a beautiful day, filled with rare, warm autumn sunlight.

Suddenly, she craved wontons from The Banyan Tree Eatery.

That kind of mom-and-pop shop didn't offer delivery, and wontons always tasted best fresh out of the pot anyway.

Noreen grabbed her car keys and headed out.

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