Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 808

The question hung in the air for a long time before Seth replied, "I don't know."

When Noreen returned to the table, Claire asked, "What took you so long?"

"Just handling some work stuff. It took a little while. Let's eat."

By the time Felix found Claire again, it was already nine at night.

She had just gotten back to her hotel and showered. Her hair wasn't even dry yet, but her attention was on the gift Wilbur had given her.

Judging by the packaging, it was likely jewelry.

It was elegant, with excellent taste—a style any woman would love.

But for some reason, Claire couldn't bring herself to like it.

She figured he must buy gifts for women all the time to know their tastes so well.

Claire turned away to dry her hair.

Halfway through, she looked back and unwrapped the gift.

Just as she'd expected, Wilbur had sent her jewelry.

But not just any jewelry.

It was a priceless set of purple diamonds.

Claire's eyes suddenly welled up, turning red, and a lump formed in her throat.

Her fingers trembled as she caressed the jewelry in its velvet box, a powerful emotion striking her heart.

This set… her father had personally helped design it as a thirtieth birthday gift for her mother.

It was incredibly meaningful.

But after her parents passed away, her uncle had taken all of her mother's jewelry and valuables, selling every last piece.

He hadn't left a single memento for Claire.

In the past two years, once she had some money, she'd started trying to track down items connected to her parents.

But it had been so long that many things were lost forever.

Unable to close the door, Claire grew furious. She finally kicked him in frustration and demanded, "Felix, are you insane? We're getting a divorce. Why are you still bothering me?"

Breaking from his usual demeanor, Felix said abruptly, "I came to apologize."

"Apologize for what?" Claire still thought he was crazy.

"I didn't know you don't celebrate your birthday..." Felix's voice was uncharacteristically subdued. "Grandma yelled at me. It was my fault, so I should apologize to you."

So, his grandmother had yelled at him, and only then did he think he'd done something wrong and should apologize?

He could save it.

Really.

Claire's attitude remained cold, tinged with disgust. "Don't waste your time on pointless gestures. If you have this much free time, you should be talking to my lawyer about the divorce."

The mention of divorce made Felix's face darken instantly. "How long are you going to keep this up?"

Claire was becoming more and more exasperated. "Felix, why do you think I'm just throwing a tantrum by asking for a divorce? Do you actually believe I can't live without you and this is all just some game to get your attention?"

"Isn't it?" Felix shot back.