Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 628

Carman was waiting for her answer.

But before Noreen could speak, another, deeper male voice cut in.

"Noreen, we need to talk."

The voice made Carman's face fall instantly.

Sophia stammered, "M-Mr. Harcourt?"

Noreen turned to see Seth standing under a European-style archway. The overhead light cast a long shadow that fell over her.

When his deep eyes met hers, he looked as if he had merely stumbled upon a scene that had nothing to do with him.

She frowned instinctively, her voice colder than the night air. "What is there for us to talk about?"

Carman instinctively stepped in front of Noreen, confronting Seth.

Seth didn't move.

His dark eyes looked past Carman, landing squarely on Noreen's face, as if trying to bore a hole through her.

"It won't take much of your time."

Noreen still had no desire to get entangled with him and was about to refuse.

Seth explained, "It's about my father."

Only then did Noreen pause. She turned to Carman. "You guys go on ahead. Give me five minutes."

She would only give Seth five minutes. No more.

As Carman left, he told Noreen, "Call me if you need anything."

He only turned to leave after she nodded.

Once Carman was gone, Seth walked up to Noreen. His expression was calm and detached, showing no hint of intimacy.

He stood in the path of the wind, blocking some of the chill.

Noreen tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, a hint of impatience in her expression. "Alright, what's wrong with Mr. Harcourt?"

Seth didn't answer immediately. He just looked into her eyes, which were so beautiful, yet so cold and emotionally distant.

Just as she was about to turn away, he spoke. "He hasn't been feeling well these past few days. If you can, please visit him more often from now on."

Mr. Harcourt was sick?

Noreen hadn't known.

There was no need!

And she certainly didn't want it.

Noreen pushed the card away. "I don't need it. You should save such valuable things for your beloved."

"She needs them far more than I do right now."

With that, Noreen turned and walked away without a second thought.

Carman hadn't gotten into the car; he was waiting outside.

When he saw Noreen returning, he immediately opened the car door for her.

After Noreen got in, Carman followed.

The car quickly pulled away from the restaurant, melting into the night.

Until it disappeared from view.

The business card in Seth's hand finally fluttered to the ground in the cold wind.

After a brief tremor, it settled into silence.