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."

absurdity of it all. She knew exactly what he

to reveal to the world that they had been married or the exact timing of their divorce not because of any other reason but because he was protecting Tiffany's image. By making sure no one knew when

Tiffany's

steadying breath. "What if I

calmly placed an elegant, vintage ring box on

this ring will be returned to its

stared at the box, recognizing it immediately it

come to this. She had thought that bringing Immanuel to negotiate would work in her favor, but now,

ran down

Tiffany at the charity dinner without any ulterior motives or if he

to Maria- would force her to play along with his

his former wife, was expected

Lucas had offered her in the agreement were not out of generosity-they were a way to protect Tiffany. He was essentially buying his way out of any future

to process everything, her

Just sign it." Mason grinned,

trouble to get Lucas' attention.