The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving

Evelyn and Lucas were getting divorced soon anyway. As for calling herself a widow... After three years in a marriage where she was treated like she didn't exist, was there really a difference? She had only stated the truth.

Jessica looked at Blake in surprise. How could she not know Evelyn was married?

Blake narrowed his eyes. He had already noticed the underlying tension between Evelyn and Lucas. Evelyn wasn't the type to be petty or dramatic. She only lashed out when she was pushed to her limit-like now.

His gaze darkened slightly, and then he suddenly leaned over and grabbed the coconut water in front of Evelyn. "She doesn't drink coconut water."

Lucas was facing Tiffany, listening to her speak. Whether he had heard or not, he gave no indication.

Evelyn glanced at Blake. Out of everyone, he knew her best, and she couldn't deny it.

Jessica pouted and said, "You're so nice to Evelyn."

Blake pulled her close, murmuring something into her ear that made her playfully swat at him.

Evelyn looked at Blake and then her gaze landed on Lucas.

Lucas didn't react. She knew him well enough to understand-if he didn't want to care, he simply wouldn't.

After the meal, Lucas and Tiffany left first.

Before walking out, Lucas turned to Sebastian. "Mr. Hill, do you have a moment?"

Sebastian was polite as always. "Of course."

Evelyn took that as her cue to stay out of it.

Meanwhile, Blake and Jessica were also getting ready to leave. That was when Evelyn noticed an exquisite airplane pendant hanging on Jessica's phone case.

She froze as she recognized it instantly. It was the exact one she had handmade for Blake when they were teenagers. It had taken her a full week to craft, leaving her fingers raw and bruised.

Back then, Blake had treasured it. He had been furious-and heartbroken-when he saw the blisters on her hands.

Blake followed her gaze and noticed her staring at the charm.

He patted Jessica's shoulder. "Wait for me in the car."

Jessica gave Evelyn a thoughtful glance before nodding. "Alright, but don't take too long."

Once she was gone, Blake turned to Evelyn. "Jessica really liked it, so I gave it to her. Do you mind?"

Evelyn snapped out of it and replied indifferently, "Not at all."noveldrama

But Blake saw it-there was a distance to her now. She was cold in a way she never used to be.

He clicked his tongue and said, "Since you don't mind, can you make another one for me? Jessica wants a matching set, but I can't find anything like it."

Evelyn wasn't sentimental about this kind of thing anymore. But his unreasonable request still made her frown.

A dull pain pulsed at her temple as she met his gaze. "Then lose that one and go buy a matching set."

Before Blake could respond, Sebastian returned, his expression serious. Seeing that Evelyn's expression wasn't looking great, his frown deepened as he asked, "What happened?"

Evelyn grabbed his arm and pulled him toward the exit. "Nothing. Let's go."

Blake didn't stop her. He just casually shoved his hands into his pockets and looked toward the distance where Lucas and Tiffany were walking side by side. His expression darkened.

A nearby executive nervously asked, "Mr. Harrison, is something wrong?" Blake rubbed his temples. "No. Let's go."

...

Back at Flying Seal Group, Evelyn finally learned what had happened.

Lucas had sought Sebastian out for a reason. He wanted Sebastian to arrange a meeting between Tiffany and Graham.

"Lucas wants my dad to meet Tiffany." Sebastian scoffed. "He even told me to name my price. Anything within his power, he's willing to offer it. Tiffany wants to write a research paper and is hoping to get some guidance from my dad."

Sebastian sneered, "Does she even deserve it?"

Evelyn sat quietly for a long moment.

Lucas was really willing to go this far for Tiffany. It wasn't just about opening doors. Everyone knew that when Lucas made a promise, it carried serious weight.

If Sebastian wanted to be greedy, he could ask for anything, and Lucas would still willingly agree to it.