The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 45

Evelyn pushed the door open, stepped out, and walked toward the office building. At the entrance, she glanced back.

Sebastian's car was still parked there. His window was rolled down, his gaze steady and warm as he watched her.

She gave him a slight nod, turned, and entered the lobby.

Sebastian didn't roll up his window until her figure vanished into the building.

The cabin still held the faint, crisp scent of her—a clean aroma reminiscent of a hospital.

He leaned back against his seat, staring at the office building for a long time before finally driving away.

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Westside Legal Partners, twelfth floor.

When Evelyn pushed open the glass doors, the receptionist Lily instantly stood up with a warm smile. "Ms. Sullivan, you're here. Madeline is waiting for you in her office."

"Thank you," Evelyn nodded slightly.

"Right this way."

Walking down the brightly lit hallway, Lily stopped in front of a dark wooden door and knocked gently.

"Come in," Madeline's voice called out.

The door opened. Madeline's office wasn't massive, but it was cozy. A bookshelf covered one wall, a comfortable sofa sat to the side, and a few potted plants lined the window. Madeline was on the phone behind her desk, and upon seeing Evelyn, she immediately said into the receiver, "Nathaniel, she's here. Okay, we'll wait for you."

She hung up and practically sprinted over to grab Evelyn's hands. "Eve, you made it. How was it? Any trouble on the way?"

"Hey, Eve, since when do you drink milk tea? I used to try and buy you some, and you always refused, saying it was a high-sugar, high-fat calorie bomb. Why the change of heart today? It's out of character!" Madeline stared at her in sheer confusion.

"A friend gave it to me, said it helps with a bad mood. I couldn't exactly refuse." Evelyn took a seat on the sofa.

Madeline nodded. Seeing that Evelyn wasn't keen on elaborating, she let it go and sat beside her, carefully studying her face. "Eve, you look... very calm."

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