Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1058

She didn't even have to guess; she knew immediately that this was from Mrs. Harcourt's private collection.

She remembered visiting the Harcourt family years ago when Evelyn would casually chat with her.

Evelyn had mentioned that Mrs. Harcourt loved collecting all kinds of fine jewelry, with a particular obsession for sapphires.

She had traveled the world acquiring top-tier, museum-quality sapphire sets.

And she always said she planned to pass them down to her future daughter-in-law.

And now, Wade had handed over his late wife's most treasured heirlooms directly to Noreen.

Noreen spaced out for a moment.

Wade asked her gently, "If you need anything regarding the Winrich situation, just say the word."

Noreen snapped back to reality and offered a warm smile. "Thank you, Wade. I can handle it."

Wade didn't push the issue.

As more guests approached, he gestured for her to go tend to them.

Evelyn sighed softly. "Noreen is definitely too proud to ask for help."

Wade thought the exact same thing. He discreetly dialed his lawyer's number, his voice steady. "Release that will on Monday."

The guests were steadily pouring in. Even Dylan Wilder and Healy Naylor had arrived.

Rosalind Gilmore found a quiet moment to pull Noreen aside. "Noreen, there are so many outstanding young men here tonight. Has anyone caught your eye? Mom can do a little networking for you."

The champagne flute in Noreen's hand trembled slightly.

Seth Harcourt wasn't here tonight.

Not because he didn't want to come.

It was because she had explicitly forbidden him from showing up.

Seth had been hurt and miserable, but he had no choice but to accept it.

After all, he was the one who voluntarily agreed to play the role of her secret lover.

A man forced to stay in the shadows had no right to stand beside her at her birthday party.

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