The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 123

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 124

Chapter 124

“Anything else is negotiable, but not this, Evelyn,” Lucas said firmly, not leaving any room for discussion

Evelyn’s heart dropped to her stomach, “Why?” she asked with her brows litted together.

“You know better than I do. Some things just shouldn’t be done. I hope you stay out of it.”

Having said what he wanted, Lucas ended the call.

Evelyn froze. It took her a while to understand what he was trying to tell her.

Lucas must have figured out what she was up to. He knew she wanted to reveal the hidden truth, to use Naomi’s painting to tear apart the honor that Millie stole.

He wouldn’t allow her to harm Tiffany’s mother, nor would be let Tiffany’s reputation be damaged over this

It dawned onbei then. Lucas was protecting Tiffany. He did not care for her one bit, even if Millie had exploited Naomi to rise to fame.

Evelyn’s fingers curled into a tight fist. She stared at the hard–won painting on her desk. All her previous joy and surprise turned into a figurative slap to her face, clearing her head completely.

Twin minutes was all she needed to accept the fact. Wallowing in grief was no longer herthing

put the painting away, Sebastian walked into her office. “The painting is

“What do you

overseas auction house mentioned it. Two days ago, a mysterious buyer

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One of the princes from the oil–rich countries was after it too. You know how money isn’t a concem for them as long as

buyer went all out.

for a painting worth 1.5

was this? Even for the filthy rich, money was not meant to be thrown around like

a stir

had sworn on the auction. No matter how high

Evelyn was astonished.

But little

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comprehend what was in Lucas‘

was that Lucas refused to let her pit Naomi’s painting against Millie’s alleged

give up. One way or another, she would reclaim the

Evelyn to move back with her

that her rented apartment was closer to her office

side effects from her medication beginning to affect her. Living together would make it easy for her family to notice that

Sebastian rushed straight to Evelyn’s office after retuming from a trip. “Good news! Are

pen and

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