Jude and Bianca overheard the conversation as well.


    Bianca leaned in, offering him a bit of insight. “Did you catch what they were just talking about? A good investor has to be forward–thinking–able to anticipate changes in the market and spot emerging trends. When an opportunity appears, you have to act fast and make decisions right away.” Jude didn’t quite follow all the technical jargon, but he got the gist.


    “So, you’re saying this InnoCore thing is the next big thing everyone’s chasing?”


    Bianca smiled, impressed with his grasp. “Exactly.”


    “I’m going to dig up some intel right now!” Jude said, excitement lighting up his face as he eagerly dove into the crowd.


    Bianca finally felt like she could breathe again.


    Truth be told, she was pretty intrigued by InnoCore herself.


    She’d have to talk to Seth about itter.


    Just as that thought crossed her mind, someone approached with a friendly greeting.


    It was a familiar face from a dinner she and Seth had attended a while back–someone from the Northfield Investment Circle.


    “Director Lowell, didn’t Mr. Harcourte with you tonight?”


    Clearly, he was hoping to see Seth.


    Bianca exined, “He’s here–just ran into some old friends and stopped


    to say hello. He should be back any minute now.”


    Hearing this, the executive smiled andmented, “You and Mr.


    Harcourt seem <i>to </i>have a wonderful rtionship.”


    Biancaughed, curious. “Why do you say that?”


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    “Because he keeps you in the loop about everything! Men only do that when they really care about someone.”


    Bianca felt a little thrill at that, warmth blooming in her chest.


    Just then, Seth returned. As he came up beside her, Bianca slipped her arm through his naturally, the two of them now standing shoulder to shoulder as they mingled with the others.


    “What are you two talking about, Mr. Wolfe?” Seth greeted the man.


    Mr. Wolfe chuckled, his gaze flicking to their entwined arms. “I was just asking Director Lowell when I’ll be getting your wedding invitation! I wouldn’t miss that celebration for the world–I want to share in your happiness!”


    “Trust me, Mr. Wolfe,” Seth replied with a grin, “your invitation will be one of the first we send out.”


    “That’s what I wanted to hear.”


    Their conversation continued, easy and cheerful,ughtering effortlessly.


    Bianca couldn’t help but beam, happiness written all over her face.


    Watching from nearby, Noreen félt a wave of irritation wash over her.


    She’d originally nned to make her way past this part of the room to find Carman. But now? Better to take the long way around.


    No sense in crashing their happy moment–besides, what if she ended up with a wedding invite herself?


    As she detoured, she ran right into Jude.


    Clearly, she should have checked her horoscope before leaving the house today.


    Jude, having just gathered some gossip, was hurrying back to Bianca to show off his findings–only to bump into Noreen first.


    His expression darkened immediately, and he bristled like a guard dog.


    “Noreen! What are you doing here?”


    “Why shouldn’t I be here?” Noreen shot back.


    Jude’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “Oh, I get it now–you just can’t let it go!”


    Noreen raised an eyebrow, amused. “Let what go, exactly? Enlighten me.”


    “Don’t y coy. You tried to use your resignation to manipte Seth, but he didn’t ask you to stay. So, to save face, you left Aurelion Group. Then, Seth handed your chief assistant position straight to Bianca’s cousin, mming the door shut on any chance you had ofing back. Now you’re desperate to stay on his radar, even chasing him all the way to Harborcrest City.”


    “Noreen, you’re so calcting!”


    When he finally finished his tirade, he noticed Noreen simply nodded.


    “Aha! I knew it!” Jude looked triumphant.


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