The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 178

Eveyln was surprisingly formal, almost as if she were discussing business with no emotions involved. But soon enough, she frowned. What she had initially thought was a somewhat considerate gesture from Lucas quickly faded.

There were two other clauses in the agreement that made her pause. One was that she couldn't tell Maria the truth about the divorce for the next year. The other was that, without his permission, she couldn't disclose to anyone that they had been married for three years, nor could she reveal the exact date of their divorce.

Evelyn's fingers slowly curled into a fist, and she looked up at him with narrowed eyes.

"What does this mean?"

Lucas' gaze was just as detached as ever as he replied, "Which part don't you understand? Would you like Mr. Harvey to explain?"

"Why can't I tell Grandma the truth?"

"She's in poor health. I hope you understand."

Evelyn took a deep breath, trying to keep her composure. "And the other part?"

Lucas raised an eyebrow slightly, his voice still calm. "It's quite literal."

the absurdity of it all. She knew exactly what he was getting

other reason but because he was protecting Tiffany's image. By making sure

safeguard Tiffany's reputation,

steadying breath.

placed an elegant, vintage ring box on the

this ring will be returned to its

stared at the box, recognizing it immediately it was the

had thought that bringing Immanuel to negotiate would work in her favor, but now, Lucas was using the ring to leverage

ran down

wasn't sure if Lucas had bought the ring for Tiffany at the charity dinner without any ulterior motives or

clauses in the agreement-the one about not revealing the truth to Maria- would force her to play along

his former

Evelyn understood. The benefits Lucas had offered her in the agreement were not out of generosity-they were

chest tightened as she tried to process everything, her expression

Just

just stirring up trouble to get Lucas' attention. He