Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1018

At the same time, he turned his head, his calm gaze landing on Cecilia. A faint, utterly cold smile touched his lips.

"No need," Seth said, his voice measured and leaving no room for argument. "Taking her home is the best part of my day. I'm not a chauffeur for anyone else."

Having shut down any further attempts, he gently guided Noreen into the passenger seat and firmly shut the door.

The black luxury sedan merged smoothly into the city traffic.

Cecilia was left standing on the curb, the color draining from her face as she watched the glowing red taillights disappear into the night.

So the woman Seth Harcourt kept on a pedestal was Noreen Gilmore.

Leonardo patted his daughter's shoulder in sympathy. "Losing to Noreen is nothing to be ashamed of."

Cecilia instantly deflated.

She desperately wanted to argue, but deep down, she knew her father was right.

How many women in this world could actually compete with Noreen Gilmore?

Inside the cabin, smooth jazz played softly, blocking out the chaos of the city.

Noreen leaned back against the plush leather seat. The alcohol was starting to hit her, casting a hazy, seductive gloss over her usually sharp features.

She tilted her head, her gaze practically glued to the man behind the wheel.

The golden glow of the streetlights washed over Seth's profile in a rhythmic, intoxicating pattern.

He definitely looked different tonight.

Normally, he was a stuffy executive buttoned up to his chin, but tonight, his collar was casually unfastened, exposing the strong lines of his collarbone.

His hair was flawlessly styled, and he was even wearing a woodsy, masculine cologne she had never smelled on him before.

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