The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 18

"Book me a flight to San Francisco in two days."

"Confirmed."

She pulled out the hidden bottom drawer of her desk.

Inside were a few vital items: a dark green passport, several black-tier credit cards from different banks, a kraft paper file portfolio, and... a brass key engraved with an iris motif.

She pulled out the file portfolio and opened it.

Inside was an already signed divorce agreement. On the very last page, the name "Evelyn Sullivan" was written in neat, elegant script, while the line next to "Christian Lancaster" remained glaringly empty.

Beneath the agreement lay another document—a share transfer contract. She was handing back the 5% equity in Sullivan Holdings, completely untouched.

She placed both documents back into the portfolio, then grabbed her passport and cards, tossing them into her handbag.

Finally, she picked up the brass key.

Her phone vibrated again.

An encrypted message: "Public outrage is spiraling out of control. Are you sure you do not want us to clean it up?"

Evelyn replied: "Not yet."

She wiped the chat log.

She stood up and walked toward the door.

From the hallway, Mrs. Lawson's frantic voice echoed, "Mrs. Lancaster! Are you in there? There are so many people outside... Mr. Lancaster just called to say he is on his way back, and he ordered you not to step outside..."

Evelyn gave no response.

She quietly turned the lock and stepped out of the study.

The hallway was completely deserted. She walked down the staircase, crossed the sprawling living room, and headed for the back door leading out to the gardens.

Her phone vibrated—this time, it was a call from Christian.

The name "Christian Lancaster" flashed aggressively on the screen.

Evelyn stared at the name for three solid seconds before hitting the mute button.

He called once, twice, three times.

She never answered.

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