The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 107

"Oh, this is my best friend, Evelyn Sullivan," Madeline introduced her eagerly. "Evelyn, this is Julian St. Claire! He was an absolute legend back in my law school days. He's practically a prodigy. Now he runs his own firm and is one of the top lawyers in the city!"

Julian smiled warmly, looking appropriately humbled by her praise. "Maddy, you're exaggerating." He turned to Evelyn and extended his hand, his demeanor effortlessly modest and refined. "Ms. Sullivan, it's a pleasure."

Evelyn shook his hand briefly. His grip was cool and perfectly measured, breaking contact almost immediately.

"Mr. St. Claire. Nice to meet you," she replied calmly.

In that brief touch, Evelyn's lingering sense of unease sharpened. Julian's behavior was completely flawless—he was the picture of a charming, well-bred gentleman. But she couldn't shake the feeling that a mask hid his true intentions. Was his gaze too placid? Was his smile a fraction too calculated? Or was it the casual intimacy of calling her friend "Maddy" that felt so remarkably out of place?

"Julian, I wish you hadn't been overseas handling that corporate merger!" Madeline continued, her tone full of regret. "When Evelyn was going through her divorce, you were the first person I wanted to call! You would have crushed it for her. It's such a shame you were out of the country."

Hearing this, Julian's gaze shifted to Evelyn, filled with the perfect amount of polite sympathy and concern. "I see. Ms. Sullivan, I'm truly sorry I wasn't around to offer my services. I hope everything was resolved smoothly."

"It's all taken care of, but thank you for your concern, Mr. St. Claire," Evelyn answered politely.

"I'm glad to hear that." Julian nodded. He glanced casually at his watch, his tone remaining effortlessly warm. "I have a few final details to wrap up, and my client is waiting, so I must excuse myself. Maddy, Ms. Sullivan, if you ever need any legal counsel in the future, my door is always open. It is, after all, my specialty."

He pulled a crisp white business card from his pocket and handed it to Evelyn.

Evelyn took it. "Thank you."

"Not at all." Julian gave them a courteous nod and a warm smile before turning down the corridor, disappearing seamlessly around the corner.

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