The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 96

Chapter 96

Evelyn returned to the Flying Seal Group to wrap up her remaining work. Lucas hadn’t contacted her since.

The next day, just as she was about to leave work, her phone rang–it was Maria.

“Evie, what time do you get off?”

“Soon,” Evelyn replied, closing her laptop.

“Perfect! I asked Lucas to pick you up. Come home with him after work. I need both of you here for something.”

Evelyn was slightly taken aback. “Grandma, I actually have—”

“He’s already downstairs. Just head down.”

Evelyn was left speechless. She rubbed her temples, feeling a dull ache. If it weren’t for Maria’s orders, there was no way Lucas would voluntarily come to pick her up.

made her way down. Sure enough, a Bentley

window rolled down, and Lucas glanced sideways

multiple times, he had never once picked her up from work or shared

had left Bluezen, and he no longer had to pretend,

had planned wasn’t too urgent. “I think I’ll pass. Could you tell

checked

pushing back. She still needed his approval regarding Naomi’s situation–this wasn’t the time

to the passenger seat. Then, without hesitation, she opened the rear door and

front seat–the girlfriend’s

around her, and gazing out the window. She clearly had no intention of making conversation. He withdrew his gaze

slightly. Was he considering her comfort? But almost immediately, she lowered her eyes.

the order because of her, it wasn’t out of concern–just

had already returned home from a day out

to my brother again, huh? If he didn’t have to pick you up, he’d be at the movies with my

to such remarks. She didn’t bother responding. No wonder Lucas seemed irritated earlier–she had

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