The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 87

Chapter 87

Evelyn’s mind went blank for a moment. Lucas‘ breath carried the scent of alcohol as it brushed against her lips. She was completely caught off guard–until she realized he was trying to pry them open.

A jolt of awareness shot through her, and she abruptly pushed him away.

She scrambled to her feet and quickly straightened her disheveled nightgown. Her eyes turned cold. “Lucas, you’re drunk. I’m not Tiffany.”

Lucas, momentarily stunned by her push, slowly opened his eyes. As he took in her displeased expression, the haze in his deep–set gaze gradually cleared, and his brows drew together.

It seemed he hadn’t expected this turn of events, especially not Evelyn’s expression. His eyes flicked around the room before he sat up, rubbing his temples. His voice was still slightly hoarse. “What time is it?”

Evelyn’s heart was still racing. It had been a long time since she had been this physically close to him, and it felt uncomfortable. More than that, their relationship was no longer one where this should happen.

At that moment, all the humiliation from the night before–the public embarrassment of being asked to change her dress, the frustration of being mistaken for Tiffany, the bitterness of knowing she was nothing more than a substitute–rushed over her in waves.

“Past ten.”

“Mm. No need to return the call. Tomorrow will do.” Lucas stood up. His tall, commanding presence exuded an undeniable pressure.

bring up what had just

His movements were hurried, as if he had something urgent to take care

probably upset about mistaking her for Tiffany. Now that he had sobered up, he must have felt

act so needy before. It must be because he and Tiffany were so

had never been tender. Once he had fulfilled his needs, he would simply roll

aside

already scheduled. Early in the morning, Maria

set down her coffee.

“When are you heading back to Clementon? Have you

She and Lucas never traveled together, so she wasn’t sure how to

once you do. I’ll have

chatting a bit, they ended the

Lucas were likely on different flights. Maybe

number. The phone rang for a while

need something?” Tiffany’s voice was calm.

froze for a second before quickly

the call. Evelyn set down her

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