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."

it all.

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 had entered the picture, he could erase any trace of her involvement

working hard to safeguard Tiffany's reputation, leaving nothing behind to

a steadying breath. "What if

an elegant, vintage ring box on the table

agree, and this ring will be returned to its

it immediately it was the Reed family's

had thought that bringing Immanuel to negotiate

ran down

ring for Tiffany at the charity dinner without any ulterior motives or if he had already planned to use it to

in the agreement-the one about not revealing the truth to Maria- would force her to play along with his narrative. To

even more oppressive as she, his former wife, was expected to protect the

out of generosity-they were a way to protect Tiffany. He was essentially

tightened as she tried to process everything, her expression

hesitating for? Just sign it." Mason

She was just stirring up trouble to get Lucas' attention.