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.

sigh, she gathered her things and made her

down, and Lucas

years she worked at Bluezen, even when Maria insisted multiple

had to pretend, she was suddenly granted this privilege of

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

your messenger.” Lucas checked his watch, his tone cold. She noticed

She still needed his approval regarding Naomi’s situation–this wasn’t the time to provoke

walked over to the car. Out of habit, her gaze flicked to the passenger seat. Then, without hesitation, she opened the rear door and slid into

front seat–the girlfriend’s

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

But almost immediately, she lowered her eyes.

order because of her, it wasn’t out

a day out with her friends and was lounging

waiting for dinner when she spotted Evelyn and immediately scoffed. “Using Grandma to get closer to my brother again, huh? If he didn’t have to pick you up, he’d be at the movies with my

irritated earlier–she had interrupted his date with Tiffany. Just then, Maria came and called out. “Dinner is

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