The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

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

away, Sebastian walked into her office. “The painting is with you?” he exclaimed after noticing

“What

closer to examine it before he replied, “Yeah, this is definitely it. A friend of mine who went to an overseas auction house mentioned it. Two days ago, a mysterious buyer went

froze, 80 million

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 they want something. He and the mystery buyer pushed it all the way to

buyer went all out.

dollars for a painting

of extravagance was this? Even for the filthy rich, money was not meant to be

caused quite a

Sebastian told him the buyer had sworn on the auction.

Evelyn was astonished.

word. But little did she know, he

80

comprehend what was in

her bead. Her biggest problem now was that Lucas refused to

plans to give up. One way or

to move back with her ever since she learned

avoided it by saying that her rented apartment was

Living together would make it easy for her family to

office after retuming from a trip. “Good news! Are

pen and asked, “What’s