The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53 

I was clear now–Lucas had come here for New Year’s countdown with Jason and the others. 

Evelyn Bully understood why Locas had turned down Marta’s invitation to celebrate together. He had already made plans with Tiffany. She had always known that in Lucas‘ would, Tulany came before everything. No one understood that better than Evelyn 

stian, on the other hand, instantly caught onto Sophia’s passie–esive. He didn’t bother addressing hirectly. Instead, he looked at Luras 

What a coincidence. Mr. Grant We’re here for a company trip, and you all happen to be here too, 

It was a simple, matter–of–fact statement—just enough to make it clear that Evelyn hashn’t followed them. 

What were the odds that she’d be accused of stalking just for showing up at a public resort? 

Lucas lifted his gaze. “We made a last–minute decision to come. I guess it really is a 

“Who loves? Maybe Evelyn draped her whole team bere just avahetuse,” Sophia mumered under her breath, 

Mason chuckled “Damn, Sophis. You’re really not holding back tonight” 

I was brious he didn’t believe Sebastian’s explanation either. 

Tiffany, however, remained composed. She gave Sebastian a polite nod and greeted him, “Mr. Hill Fancy uning into you again.” 

She completely moved Evelyn as usual. Even with that calm, elegant smile on her face, there was an unmistakable als of superiority in her eyes. 

Sebastian had been in the business world long enough to know better than to openly call someone out, but his smirk wasn’t exactly friendly. “Ms. Moore, with the people backing you, fur we’ll be crossing paths plenty in the future.” 

TidĹany paused for half a second. She knew exactly what he was implying, it she didn’t bother correcting him. Here 

would speak for itself. 

I’m 

Jason, who had been quietly observing the whole exchange, glanced at Evelyn. He didn’t know why, but the way she stayed detached–like she couldn’t care less about any of this–made him Jtrown Then, without a word, he got up and walked toward the tents 

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Evelyn didn’t spare him a second glance. She also didn’t bother addressing Sophia’s side remark tristead, she turned to Sebastian. 

“Did we book our own ca 

Sebastian, remembering that putine had handled all the arrangements for the trip, pulled out his phone and said, “I’ll check with Justine Sophia, stili fuming, clenched her jaw. How was Evelyn not reacting? She didn’t look annoyed. What kind of game was she playing? 

Tvelyn! Come sit with us!” 

‘ve got plenty of space. We’ll just combine a few tables together. It’ll be fine!” 

Fiona came bounding over, her face lighting up when she saw Evelyn. “We’ve p 

Evelyn besitated for a second 

Sebastian raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by the situation 

A soon–to–be ex–husband, his doring mistress, and a whole table of people routing for the mistress to take Evelyn’s place. This should be fun. 

Honestly, Evelyn had no intention of joining them. The moment she saw Lucas and Tiffany, she decided to steer clear. But Fiona had already grabbed her hand, practically dragging her over. Come on!?