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.

she gathered her things and made her way down. Sure enough, a

window rolled down, and Lucas glanced sideways

oddly novel. All those years she worked at Bluezen, even when Maria insisted multiple

longer had to pretend, she was suddenly granted this

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

her yourself. I’m not your messenger.” Lucas checked his watch, his tone cold. She

moment of thought, she decided against pushing back. She still needed his approval regarding Naomi’s situation–this wasn’t the time

gaze flicked to the passenger seat. Then, without hesitation, she opened the rear door and slid into

rules. The front seat–the

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

her comfort? But almost immediately, she lowered

it wasn’t

returned home from a day

to my brother

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

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