Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1050

Jasmine, trailing right behind her, let out a disdainful scoff.

It was a sound dripping with pure mockery.

A car pulled up to the main entrance.

It was Crystal's parents, Raymond and Nancy Chelsea.

Crystal instantly plastered on a radiant smile and hurried over, greeting them sweetly. "Mom, Dad, what took you so long?"

"We hit a little traffic," Raymond replied.

Nancy smiled and affectionately cupped Crystal's cheek. "But we made it in time, didn't we? Happy birthday, my darling."

Crystal kissed her mother's cheek. "Thanks, Mom."

Nancy glanced over her daughter's shoulder. "Where's Dylan?"

Crystal's smile faltered ever so slightly. "He's still out of the country on a business trip."

Nancy looked displeased. "Today is your birthday. How can he not show up?"

Even though the couple had finalized their divorce, Crystal's parents still believed it was just a silly squabble between newlyweds.

Combined with Crystal's recent lies over the phone claiming they had reconciled, Nancy's reaction was entirely expected.

Crystal kept up the charade, defending Dylan. "Mom, haven't you always told me a man should prioritize his career? Besides, he already gave me my present in advance."

Seeing that Crystal wasn't upset, her parents decided not to push the issue.

Nancy just sighed. "As long as you two are happy."

"We're perfectly fine," Crystal insisted, affectionately linking her arm through her mother's to guide her inside.

But before they even reached the doors, Raymond suddenly stopped in his tracks, calling out to Jude, who was hurrying inside. "VP Wilder! Hello, hello! I didn't expect to run into you here."

Surprised by the sudden greeting, Jude paused and turned to look at the older man.

"Mr. Chelsea?"

Seeing Raymond, Jude looked genuinely taken aback.

He had absolutely no idea the man was Crystal's father.

Standing nearby, Crystal frowned in confusion.

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