Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1132

Dylan's tone remained cool and composed as he flatly declined. "Mrs. Chelsea, I already have plans tonight. I'm sorry."

His rejection was entirely undisguised.

Seeing how obvious he was being, Nancy couldn't push the issue. She tried to smooth things over. "I suppose that makes sense. You young people prefer to celebrate out on the town. Enjoy your dinner, then."

"Thank you, Mrs. Chelsea," Dylan offered a polite formality before hanging up.

From start to finish, his attitude was chillingly distant.

Sitting right beside her mother, Crystal heard every word clearly.

She hadn't expected Dylan to completely disregard her mother's pride.

He hadn't left them a single shred of dignity.

Nancy's gaze darkened as she looked at her daughter.

Crystal silently lowered her head.

Seeing her daughter looking so devastated, Nancy couldn't bring herself to scold her.

What else could she do? Crystal was deeply in love with him and refused to let go.

When someone was consumed by obsession, no amount of persuasion worked.

It was better to let her exhaust herself; once those lingering feelings faded, she would finally move on.

So, Nancy said nothing, merely pulling her into a comforting embrace.

Crystal figured that since Dylan was working late, she could just go find him at the office.

Before she could head out, Gia Vance called, mentioning that Dylan was celebrating his birthday at The Half-Light Club and asking if she was going.

Gia had heard about it from Healy Naylor, so she assumed Crystal would know.

Crystal's heart sank.

Even though he was having a party, he had no intention of inviting her.

Gripping her phone tightly, she forced herself to sound calm. "Yes, I'm going."

Gia chuckled. "I figured it was a stupid question. It's his birthday, how could he not invite you? I'll see you at The Half-Light Club, then."

"...Alright."

...

Noreen told Seth Harcourt about her dinner plans with Jennifer.

Seth had just received Jude's invitation to celebrate Dylan's birthday.

He had already accepted, but upon hearing Noreen was going out with her girlfriends, he immediately demanded, "Take me with you."

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