The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 163

Evelyn was taken aback. She hadn't expected the most significant event of the evening to be the announcement of Blake's and Jessica's engagement.

No wonder Jessica had asked her to stay until the end. Was it because she considered Evelyn family, like a sister, and wanted her to bless them?

Blake stood on stage, his gaze sweeping over the crowd from above. In the flickering lights, he caught sight of Evelyn sitting in a dim corner of the second

row.

She was probably surprised, her cool, composed expression showing a brief moment of shock. However, it only lasted an instant before it quickly faded into nothing.

Blake's eyes locked onto hers, emotions swirling in his dark gaze.

Evelyn met his stare without any reaction.

He eventually broke into a playful, carefree smile. Yanking Jessica into his embrace, Blake explained, "Tonight's charity gala is also a way for Jessica and me to give back to everyone. Once we have planned the engagement party, we'll be sure to send out invites to everyone."

Jessica blushed, her body melting like jelly as she leaned into Blake's embrace.

however, kept his gaze fixed on Evelyn. He had hoped to see shock, sorrow, or resentment

indifferent. From what he knew about her, she should have been

it be that she truly

quickly dismissed that

over a decade. He knew her well-she could move on from most things, but

She cared about him.

you've won the jackpot!" someone called

been a day of good news for you, Mr. Clark. Having someone as great as Mr. Harrison as

spirits, responded to

from Evelyn, lowering his head to pinch Jessica's waist, offering a lazy smile. "Thanks, everyone! You'd better show up for the wedding banquet

lively, bustling scene wasn't quite right for her. There was a

of relief, she commented, "I swear, men can't be trusted! What are they even worth? Evie, you should just focus on being

all. If Blake hadn't ended up in prison all those

told Blake that you once took the knife for him?" Justine glanced at Evelyn's abdomen, remembering the sight of her in the hospital back then. "Blake has been bullying you ever since he got out, but

gently squeezed her hand, signaling to