The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 495

Sebastian's pupils contracted slightly. "You mean—"

"It's an opportunity," Evelyn interrupted. "We've been investigating from the shadows, unable to reach the core. But if we step into the light, in that kind of setting, we might just see things we couldn't uncover in the dark."

Sebastian fell silent for a long moment. He stared into her eyes—they were bright and fiercely resolute. It reminded him of the look she had the first time she saved his grandfather. Calm, unwavering, as if she were discussing something entirely ordinary.

"Alright," he said. "We'll go."

Evelyn nodded, withdrawing her gaze, and went back to her book. Sebastian sat beside her, simply watching her. She turned a few pages before pausing again.

"Wait until Lyra sends the files over," she said. "We'll review whatever she gives us. We have to figure out exactly what she's trying to leak to us. And as for Julian, he's given you a lot of information. Organize it all. Put the pieces together and let's see exactly how much we currently know."

Sebastian nodded. "Alright. I'll organize it tonight."

Evelyn hummed in acknowledgment and resumed reading. The living room grew quiet, filled only by the soft, unhurried sound of turning pages. Felton emerged from the kitchen, offering a slight bow.

"Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Thorne, dinner is served."

Evelyn stood up, and Sebastian instinctively reached out to support her waist. She didn't pull away, nor did she say a word as she headed toward the dining room. Sebastian followed closely, his hand remaining gently on her waist.

Madeline was already seated at the dining table. Seeing them walk in, she grinned cheekily. "Could you two be any more entirely inseparable? I haven't even eaten yet, and I'm already full from watching your PDA."