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.

a sigh, she gathered her things and made her

and Lucas glanced sideways at her.

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

to pretend, she was suddenly granted this privilege

moment and guessed that whatever Maria had planned wasn’t too urgent. “I think I’ll pass. Could you tell Grandma I have

I’m not your messenger.” Lucas checked his watch, his tone

of thought, she decided against pushing back. She still needed his approval regarding

car. Out of habit, her gaze flicked to the passenger seat.

rules. The front seat–the girlfriend’s seat–was

against the door, pulling her coat tighter around her, and gazing out the window.

her comfort? But almost immediately, she lowered her eyes. She was

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

returned home from a day out

“Using Grandma to get closer to my brother again, huh? If he didn’t have to pick you up, he’d be at the

seemed irritated earlier–she had interrupted his date with Tiffany. Just then,

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