Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 551

In the private dining room next door, Lillian shot up from her seat, her face burning with indignation. She looked ready to march over and tear into them. "How crude! Gossiping about people behind their backs!"

Bianca Lowell grabbed her arm just in time. "Lillian! They're talking about you!" Lillian seethed, unable to contain her anger.

Bianca's expression turned icy. "They haven't mentioned any names. If you storm over there now, you'll just be admitting it's you they're talking about."

The reminder finally sank in, and Lillian's face grew even darker. "So we're just supposed to let them run their mouths?" she demanded, still fuming.

Of course, Bianca was just as angry, but she was far more rational. Besides, Seth Harcourt was due to arrive any minute, and she didn't want to cause a scene that might dredge up a past she'd rather forget—especially not in public. So, for now, she had to endure it.

"What's the rush?" Bianca said coolly. "How much longer can she enjoy this little moment of triumph?"

Lillian paused. "You're right."

Once PerseTech went public, Bianca's status would skyrocket, leaving Noreen Gilmore so far behind she wouldn't even be able to catch up. By then, Bianca would have earned Wade Harcourt's approval and secured her place in the Harcourt family. Noreen would be left in the dust. There would be plenty of time to settle old scores later.

"What are you two talking about?" Seth asked as he walked in.

Bianca offered a faint smile. "Just some girl talk."

Seth didn't press the issue. Lillian took a sip of tea and said, "Seth, what do you think the odds are of running into someone by chance in the same city?"

"Very low."

Not wanting Mina Holt to dwell on gossip, Noreen cut her off, handing her a glass of soy milk to change the subject. "I noticed you have a real eye for photography. You should consider taking a class."

Mina, with her youthful enthusiasm, was easily distracted. "See? Noreen gets me! I've been wanting to, but my brother thinks it's not a serious pursuit and won't support me." She then looped her arm through Noreen's and turned to challenge Carman Holt. "Carman, even Noreen supports me learning photography. What do you have to say now?"

"Then do it," Carman relented.

Mina scoffed. "Why are you so two-faced? I begged you for ages and you ignored me, but the second Noreen says something, you agree. You're going to be completely whipped when you get a girlfriend."

Carman's face flushed. "Just eat your dinner!"