The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 231

At that moment, Evelyn pondered it. The hotel belonged to Grant Group and was managed by Sharron.

As the CEO of the company, Lucas naturally had certain privileges. So, was it Lucas who had arranged for the flowers to be sent?

But they would soon be filing for divorce. In other words, their marriage was about to end. Sending flowers like this felt out of place.

"Do

you need something?" Evelyn stood at the door, her tone neutral. She made no move to invite Lucas in, nor did she ask about the bouquet.

Lucas looked down and studied her indifferent expression in silence before finally speaking. "Grandma called me."

Just that one sentence made Evelyn understand what he meant.

Most likely, Maria was uneasy and had called Lucas to test him about what day it was, or whether he was actually with her.

"Just say whatever to get by," Evelyn replied calmly.

Lucas pointed toward the hotel logo. "Grandma knows we're both in Pearlia. Let's video call her later."

Evelyn thought it over and agreed in the end. "Alright."

They had already signed an agreement to keep it a secret for a year. Lucas did not need to remind her of the unspoken rules.

She withdrew her gaze and walked back inside.

Lucas followed her in at a leisurely pace.

looked around the room and quickly spotted the bouquet

over it nonchalantly, but he did not bring it

he reached the coffee table, Evelyn had already put away her written drafts and

but the guard she put on

not move closer

eyebrow. "There's nothing

meaning to

"Mind if

Evelyn responded, "Suit yourself."

all the important files

ease.

down and checked the time, though it was

not pay him much attention. Still, she could not help but wonder when he

exactly were they

tired at

her tired demeanor.

a pause, he added, "Is Flying

her suitcase before

of politeness.

curved into

glanced at the time. There was just a little over 20 minutes to

too much for the past two days, and she was especially drained today. "You can knock when the time comes, and I'll come out. Do as you

for his reaction and turned straight

not be bothered with whatever Lucas chose to do in

not going to sit there staring at him. There was nothing for them to talk

out today was her birthday due to that. But he had not wished her happy birthday, and