Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1065

Sophia Cole had taken two rounds of drinks for Noreen, and when she couldn't hold her liquor anymore, Claire tagged in.

There were simply too many guests tonight, and they were all overly enthusiastic.

During a brief lull, Claire whispered to Noreen, "I was actually worried no one would show up tonight. I even thought about calling some casting directors I know to hire extras to fill the room. Clearly, I was overthinking it."

Noreen was very pragmatic about it. "To be honest, some of the people here didn't come out of respect for me."

She knew exactly what they were after.

That was how elite circles operated, profit above all else.

They hadn't exchanged more than a few words before Silas approached, bringing Yolande along.

Since arriving at the venue, Yolande had been eager to find a chance to chat with Noreen.

But she had been too busy.

Too many people were vying for her attention.

So Yolande could only wait.

Only when Noreen had finished greeting most of the guests did Yolande drag Silas over.

Noreen had a good impression of Yolande, but her expression cooled noticeably when she looked at Silas.

Yolande chattered away for a bit before noticing her brother hadn't said a word. "Silas, didn't you have something you wanted to discuss with Noreen? Go ahead."

Taking the cue, Silas said smoothly, "Nexus Dynamics has been looking to partner with Winrich. I wonder if you might be interested, Miss Gilmore?"

Hearing this, Noreen raised an eyebrow.

If she remembered correctly, Silas had been in close contact with Jasmine recently.

Why the sudden interest in partnering with Winrich?

If it hadn't been for the situation with Jasmine, Noreen might have actually considered it.

After all, in business, there was no reason to turn away potential partners.

Her mind was clear.

Winrich's sudden crisis appeared to be the result of market volatility on the surface.

But if there hadn't been an invisible hand orchestrating the chaos, how could the situation have spiraled out of control with such precision?

She had formed several theories before Silas showed up, but hadn't dared to jump to conclusions.

Until he presented himself.

"Miss Gilmore, you've seen the sincerity Nexus Dynamics brings to the table. Partnering with us won't just solve Winrich's current crisis, it will also give Nexus Dynamics an entry point into the mainland capital market."

Silas's voice was gentle, carrying just the right amount of concern, making it seem as if he truly just wanted to offer a lifeline.

Noreen didn't respond immediately. A faint curve formed on her lips, but the smile never reached her eyes.

She swirled her glass slightly, watching the red liquid leave lingering streaks along the glass.

She thought to herself that Silas's move had been executed perfectly.