The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 179

Unlike Mason's astonishment, Lucas showed no sign of surprise. His deep, unreadable eyes remained fixed on Evelyn as if lost in thought.

Evelyn had already set the pen down, and now, she understood why Lucas had given her a new divorce agreement. He wanted to control the rules of the negotiation to ensure that the terms were entirely in his hands from the very beginning.

But now, she didn't care about any of it. All she wanted was a quick divorce, and she would do whatever it took to get it.

She pushed the agreement back toward him. "Can we proceed with the paperwork now?"

Lucas glanced down at the signature line, then raised his eyes, his expression unreadable. "Sure."

It was rare, Evelyn thought, for a divorce agreement to be discussed so openly at the courthouse.

After the formalities were processed, the staff looked up at them. "Do you two have any children?"

Evelyn's throat tightened, but she answered firmly, "No."

Lucas remained silent, unaffected.

Mason, however, made a face.

that even if she had wanted children, it would have been up to Lucas to

be finalized in 30 days. If either of you decides to retract the

would have to wait at least 30 more days before receiving the divorce certificate. But

already made up our minds,"

at her briefly

completing the paperwork, Immanuel checked the time. "Ms. Reed, if you have any questions, feel free to contact

"Thank

few words with Morgan, then

courthouse, tightening her coat collar as she descended the stairs. The chill in the air had formed a thin layer

then, a hand reached out

sense of comfort that seemed to settle her nerves. For a moment, it almost felt like they were walking hand-in-hand. Anyone watching might have thought they

she was steady, he briefly glanced at their joined hands, then slowly released her. His voice was cold when he spoke. "I'll have someone drive you home. Don't call

pulled her hand back and responded coolly, "It's

"Evelyn, sometimes, there's no need to be

lip but didn't say

someone bring the

one to make a scene, got

behind the wheel, she didn't even look up but

Flying