The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 537

He checked his watch—5:10 PM. She should be arriving any minute.

Inside the restaurant, Charles set his teacup down. "Our little treasure is here."

At the entrance, Evelyn walked in. She was wearing a light champagne gown that brushed the floor, her hair elegantly pinned up to reveal her slender neck. The Thorne Matriarch's Bangle on her wrist glowed with a warm, luminous luster under the lights. She scanned the private room.

"Where is Sebastian?"

Charles smiled. "He said he needed to prepare something and told us to start without him."

Evelyn frowned slightly. "Prepare what?"

Madeline quickly chimed in to change the subject. "Evelyn, come sit down! I'm starving."

Evelyn gave her a look but didn't press the matter, walking over to take her seat. The servers began bringing out the courses. Appetizers, soup, entrees, desserts—each dish arrived like a masterfully crafted work of art. Evelyn ate quietly, occasionally glancing at her phone. No messages.

"Evelyn, try this." Madeline placed a piece of fish on her plate.

Evelyn nodded. "Thanks."

Louis was busy chatting with Charles about energy projects. Evelyn half-listened, not bothering to join the conversation. Her mind was entirely occupied with wondering what exactly Sebastian was preparing.

Out in the car, Sebastian was still waiting. He checked his watch—5:40 PM. She had to be finishing up soon. He took a deep breath and went over his script one last time. It flowed perfectly, not a single mistake. Yet, he still felt on edge.

His phone buzzed. It was a message from Lance.

[Boss, Dr. Sullivan is almost done. You should come over now.]

Sebastian stared at the text and typed a quick reply: [Okay.] He pushed the door open and stepped out into the chilly night breeze. Adjusting his lapels, he patted the box in his pocket before walking toward the entrance.