The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 90

Chapter 90

But Evelyn didn’t stay idle. Instead, she carefully planned how to arrange her mother’s third death anniversary.

Deborah placed great importance on the occasion. The third anniversary symbolized a formal farewell–a significant occasion in the older generation’s eyes.

There were still two weeks left, giving her ample time to prepare.

At noon, Sebastian called. “Graham put on an act today. He casually asked about the Flying Seal Group project’s progress. But let’s be real–he’s just curious about your research focus now that you’ve returned. Organize the project data and send it to him. He won’t be able to resist.”

This was a rare opportunity to break the ice. If Graham reviewed her work, it might help ease his lingering resentment toward her.

Truthfully, Evelyn was nervous. Back then, she had been preparing to apply for his graduate program. But in the end, she had been forced to give up everything–sold off to the Grant family to save Blake.

She didn’t hesitate. She compiled all her research insights and sent them to Graham’s email. It wasn’t until nearly 8:00 pm that she finally received his call.

sure how much time passed before she heard a sharp scoff. “What?

in the

first project since returning. But in this field, talent cycles fast. If you want to secure a foothold,

these past three years,

For years, he had saved a spot for her in

deep breath, Evelyn said, “I’ll work

idea when her illness would catch up to her and how much

a while before sighing. “How have you been these

about her marriage. But she had no words. Silence stretched

he asked, “Why are you keeping quiet again? Why did Lucas go out of his way to see me and recommend that

ago. So, when Lucas showed up with Tiffany, he

pressed her lips together. “I’m sure you’ve already figured it

shared details of her personal life, but Lucas had made it so obvious–his unmistakable favoritism. How could Graham not put two and two together? She just felt ashamed of everything she had given up. And for what? A conclusion so pathetic it wasn’t even worth

time, Graham didn’t lecture her. Of course, he could sense her reluctance to talk