Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 560

Compared to this, Noreen's small victories were utterly insignificant.

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A week before the graduate school admission results were to be officially released, Halley returned from his academic conference. Noreen canceled her evening plans to work late and instead went to Dr. Wilder's clinic to pick up Halley's fourth round of medication. The stubborn old man would never remember to take it unless it was delivered directly into his hands.

As she got out of the car, she told Colby, "I'll just be a minute. I'm dropping this off and coming right back."

Noreen walked up to the house and was greeted by the housekeeper. "Oh, Miss Gilmore," she said warmly. "Professor Joyner is out for a walk. He should be back in a little while. Please, come in and have a seat."

"That's alright, I just came to drop this off," Noreen said, handing over the package. "Please make sure he takes it on time."

"Of course."

Noreen left without even stepping inside. The housekeeper took the package back into the living room, where Henry was sitting and sipping tea. He glanced at the package in her hand, a flicker of contempt in his eyes. *So this is how she wins people over,* he thought, his disdain for Noreen growing.

A short while later, Halley returned. "Professor," Henry said, standing to greet him.

"Ah, Henry. How long have you been here?" Halley asked, his hands clasped behind his back.

"Not long."

"Your father called me last night," Halley said with a nod. "He wanted me to introduce you to Miss Gilmore from Winrich. I had to decline. I've been too busy lately."

"It's fine," Henry replied. He had no desire to meet her anyway. He was here for another reason.

"I was at Rivercrest University last week and spoke with Professor Selwyn. He mentioned you've already selected your preferred candidate for this year's Ph.D. program?"

"Yes," Halley confirmed, his tone indicating he was very pleased with his choice.

Just then, Professor Selwyn happened to call, and Halley gave him an instruction. "On Monday, have Bianca come to the university."

"Then I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for me to attend."

Henry knew Padgett was a man of principle and wouldn't be swayed, so he didn't press the issue.

Seth returned to Rivercrest City the night before Bianca's party. She went to the airport to pick him up personally.

"What are you doing here so late?" Seth asked, looking surprised to see her.

"I wanted to see you as soon as possible. Aren't you happy to see me?"

"No, it's not that," he said, shaking his head. As he handed his suitcase to his assistant, his expression hardened for a split second.

On the drive back, their car passed an ice cream shop. Bianca suddenly called out to the driver to stop, then turned to Seth with a smile. "Seth, I'm craving ice cream. I don't know why, but for the past two days, I've had this intense craving for something cold."