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.

her way down. Sure enough, a Bentley Mulsanne was parked

window rolled down, and Lucas glanced sideways at

those years she worked at Bluezen, even when Maria insisted multiple times, he had never once picked her up from work or shared a ride home

to pretend, she was suddenly granted this

wasn’t too urgent.

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

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

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

front seat–the girlfriend’s seat–was

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

Was he considering her comfort? But almost immediately,

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

home from a day out with her friends and was lounging on the couch,

get closer to my brother again, huh? If

indifferent to such remarks. She didn’t bother responding. No wonder Lucas seemed irritated earlier–she had interrupted his date with Tiffany. Just then, Maria came and called out. “Dinner

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