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.

the bouquet placed on the couch. It was conspicuous,

he did not bring it up,

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

a word, but the

her boundaries, Lucas did not move closer until she finished

eyebrow. "There's nothing more that I'm not allowed

deeper meaning to his words. It sounded

added casually, "Mind

Evelyn responded, "Suit yourself."

had put away all the important

ease.

and checked the time, though it was not clear what

Still, she could not help but wonder when he was

they

very tired at this

his phone, noticed her tired demeanor. "Have

"Is Flying Seal Group overworking

and locked her suitcase before replying,

a perfunctory response, given out of

Lucas could tell, but he did not seem to mind. His lips curved into a faint smile. "We'll call Grandma at 10:30 pm.

at the time. There was just a

was especially drained today. "You can knock when the time comes, and I'll come out. Do

not wait for his reaction and turned straight into her bedroom

whatever

staring at him. There was nothing

have found out today was her birthday due to that. But he had not wished