Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1051

Jude Wilder hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is today also Miss Chelsea's birthday?"

Crystal Chelsea stiffened for a split second.

Raymond Chelsea was equally taken aback. "Aren't you here for my daughter's birthday party, Mr. Wilder?"

"Apologies," Jude said, offering a polite but distant smile.

Those simple words clearly defined the boundaries between him and Crystal.

The air grew thick with awkwardness.

Jude took the initiative to break the tension. "Once I wrap up my business here, I'll make sure to come over and wish Miss Chelsea a happy birthday."

Crystal's expression darkened even more.

She knew Jude was only here to attend Noreen Gilmore's birthday party.

As for her own event, he was merely showing his face out of courtesy to Raymond.

Raymond, however, remained agreeable. "That works perfectly. I won't hold you up any longer, Mr. Wilder."

Jude gave a polite nod and walked into the hotel.

Crystal waited until he was completely out of earshot before turning to her father. "Dad, how do you know Jude Wilder?"

Raymond looked slightly confused. "Didn't you know? Mr. Wilder is the General Manager of NoMore Corporation. They've been expanding rapidly overseas these past two years, and our bank has quite a few partnerships with them."

It wasn't just him; even Nancy Chelsea, a full-time housewife, knew about NoMore.

She chimed in, "Your father's upcoming promotion this year is entirely thanks to NoMore Corporation helping him crush his KPIs."

Crystal was utterly stunned. "How is that possible?"

"Him?"

"The General Manager of NoMore Corporation?"

Who would believe that?

But Raymond was firm. "It's the absolute truth."

Now it was Crystal's turn to fall silent.

She had no idea Jude held such a powerful position.

Oblivious to his daughter's complicated emotions, Raymond continued, "Honestly, I'm more interested in networking with the real boss behind NoMore. It's just a shame no one knows their true identity yet."

When she returned to the ballroom, Crystal's mind was elsewhere.

The good mood she had earlier completely vanished.

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