Chapter 947

“Wait, how did you suddenly realize the answer was wrong?”

After that question, a bizarre, heavy silence descended upon the room.

Anyone with half a brain immediately connected the dots.

Eyes darted rapidly between Seth, Noreen, and Dylan.

Curiosity. Scrutiny.

And a palpable thrill of witnessing some elite-tier drama…

Noreen hated being a spectacle. She yanked her hand, trying to free herself.

But Seth’s grip was ironclad, refusing to let her go.

“We have some private matters to discuss. We’ll be leaving now. Enjoy the party.”

He tossed one last glance at Jude. “Happy birthday.”

With that, Seth practically hauled Noreen out of the room, his strides more resolute than ever before.

Noreen was basically dragged out against her will.

His death grip on her hand was so tight her palm was sweating.

She couldn’t shake him off or pull away.

Her frown deepened into a glare. “What the hell is your problem?”

Seth didn’t stop until he had dragged her into a secluded, private hallway. Only then

did he turn to her, his eyes blazing.

“You and Dylan were never together. Is that true?” he demanded.

Noreen thought he was losing his mind, asking such a ridiculous question.

Besides, she had just spelled it out in front of everyone. She didn’t need to repeat herself.

She yanked her hand hard to break free.

Seth yanked her flush against his chest, staring fiercely down at her. “Noreen, answer me!”

Noreen was usually unflappable, but Seth always knew exactly how to make her snap.

Glaring at her reddened wrist, her temper flared. “Why the hell should I answer such a psycho question?”

“I just need to know. Were you two ever together or not?” Seth insisted stubbornly.

Seeing her about to break loose, he shoved her gently but firmly against the wall.

He pressed his body flush against hers, caging her completely. Bending down, he rested his forehead

against hers forging her to meet his ntense gaze content

“Noreen, tell me. I need to hear it from you.”

Cornered and out of options, Noreen

with anger What does it

Tharter to you? Do you have to

manhandle me? You’re hurting me!”

Seth instantly loosened his grip. Taking her reddened wrist, he began massaging it gently.

His tone softened into a coaxing whisper. “I’m sorry. I just panicked. I just need to know if you two were ever actually an item.”

“Were you telling the truth back there? You weren’t just saying it to make Crystal feel better?”

He was terrified she had only said it to ease Crystal’s insecurities.

Noreen rolled her eyes. “I don’t even like her. Why would I care about comforting her?”

“So?”

Noreen turned her head away. “I was telling the truth! If you don’t believe me, go ask Halley Joyner yourself!”

The moment the absolute truth finally sank in, Seth forgot how to breathe.

He tried to suck in a breath, but the crushing weight on his chest refused to lift.

“Then why did you tell me you were in love with someone else?”

Caught in a lie from years ago,

Noreen shifted uncomfortably.

“What was I supposed to say? Force

you to take responsibility

your family and friends

me? Let

Look down

on me and treat me like some gold

digger trying to marry into wealth?”

She scoffed mockingly. “Even after I said that, they still thought exactly that anyway, didn’t they?”

It felt like Seth had swallowed a thousand needles, making it impossible to speak.

Taking advantage of his paralyzing guilt, Noreen pushed him away and took a step back, her rationality finally returning online.