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.

room and quickly spotted the bouquet placed on the

not bring it up, nor did he mention

table, Evelyn had already put away

had not said a word, but the guard she

Lucas did not move closer until she finished

with an ambiguous look, he raised an eyebrow. "There's nothing more that I'm not allowed to

at him, sensing a deeper meaning to his words. It sounded like

casually, "Mind

Evelyn responded, "Suit yourself."

had put away all the important files and documents did

ease.

and checked the time, though it

did not pay him much attention. Still, she could not help but

were they supposed

was very tired at

noticed her tired demeanor. "Have you had a

added, "Is Flying Seal Group

zipped and locked her

perfunctory response, given out of politeness.

His lips curved into a faint smile. "We'll

just a little

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

for his reaction and turned straight into her bedroom to take a

be bothered with whatever Lucas chose

to sit there staring at him. There was nothing

check in with Lucas, he would have found out today was her birthday due to that. But he had not wished her happy birthday, and Evelyn figured it no