The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 557

“Mrs. James, Lance isn’t here!”

Lance’s secretary stood in Octavia’s way, clearly following orders to keep her out of the office.

Octavia didn’t have the patience for games today. She pushed right past him. “Move.”

The secretary tried, but there was no stopping her.

From inside, Lance must have heard the commotion. He opened his office door, sounding more tired than surprised. “What are you doing here?”

“Let’s talk inside,” Octavia said.

She’d always kept up an air of composure in front of her husband. Her anger had flared up outside, but seeing Lance now somehow settled her nerves. Determined not to cause a scandal at his company, she softened her tone, choosing her words carefully.

“Alright,” Lance agreed. He didn’t want an argument in front of everyone, either. Still, the hall was mostly empty. People knew better than to get caught watching the boss’s family drama.

As soon as they were alone in the office, Octavia turned on him. “What did you say to Mabel last night?”

Lance poured her a glass of water, looking calm. “Not much. I just told her I’m not interested in blind dates because I already like someone.”

“She understood, and we both left. That’s all.”

He didn’t mention he’d stayed in his apartment near the office instead of going home, just to avoid seeing Octavia. He had bought the place for himself the moment he was old enough, a private escape no one else used.

Octavia stared at him. “You really told her that? Anyone would be hurt hearing something like that. No wonder Henrietta snapped at me on the phone this morning.”

She took a shaky breath. “Since when do you like someone? Who, Lance? Claire?”

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