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.

quickly spotted the bouquet placed on the couch. It was conspicuous, yet clearly

over it nonchalantly, but he did not bring it up, nor did he mention knowing it

he reached the coffee table, Evelyn had already put

the guard she put on was crystal

Lucas did not move closer until she finished tidying everything

"There's nothing more that I'm

turned to look at him, sensing a deeper meaning

added casually, "Mind if I

Evelyn responded, "Suit yourself."

after she had put away all the important files and

ease.

sat down and checked the time, though it was not clear what he

Still, she could not help but wonder when

exactly were they supposed

very tired

her tired demeanor. "Have

he added, "Is Flying Seal Group overworking

zipped and locked her suitcase before replying,

out of politeness. No more than that

into a faint smile. "We'll call Grandma at 10:30 pm. Hang in

just a little over

for the past two days, and she was especially drained today.

and turned straight into her bedroom

not be bothered with whatever Lucas chose to do in the

certainly was not going to sit there staring at him.

birthday due to that. But he had not wished her