The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63 

“Sait yourself.” Lucas studied her for a moment, then adjusted his tie “Just make sure you have a protexplanation for Grandma.” 

Feclyn immediately understood. So, that was all this was about —making sure Starla didn’t complain about his lack of care for her. 

When they went downstairs, Maria had already returned from her morning walk. 

She had personally made a nourishing stew for Evelyn, and Evelyn could’t bear to let her effort go to waste. She forced herself to have some despite her discomfort. 

“Lucas, take Evie with you” Maria instructed. 

Luca paused, looking at Evelyn 

Evelyn thought of that phone call from earlier. “It’s fine, Grandma. Iluve somewhere to be, and it’s in the opposite direction.” 

Maria glanced at Lucas, seeing that he wasn’t even trying to respond. Her irritation flared. 

Evelyn knew exactly where Lucas was going–la pick up Tiffany 

And after what happened last time, when he had lell her stranded in the middle of nowhere, she wasn’t about to go through thar again. 

After stepping outside with Lucas, Evelyn waited until the housekeeper and Maria were out of sight before speaking to him. “I’ll be busy from now on. I won’t be coming back here anymore 

She figured the divorce was already finalized. Whether or not Maria new, it would only make things awkward for both of them if she kept getting summoned back. Lucas needed to handle 

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was still willing to see Maria privately. Her marriage with Loras was over, but there was no need to upset Maria. 

Lucas turned his head slightly, but before he could say anything, Evelyn had already gotten to the car and driven off. 

He frowned slightly. 

From his phone, a voice chimed in. 

“Damn, is Evelyn threatening you because she can’t go back to the house?” Mason sounded amused. “She’s really pulling out all the stops lately.” 

This was the classic guilt trip move. 

Lucas remained in different as he said, “It doesn’t matter.” 

Evelyn stopped by her place, freshened up, and then braded to the office. 

The entire morning was spent in a meeting with Sebastian. Their next project was starting to take shape, and it all went well, they could launch it by the end of the year. 

Just before noon, Sebastian took Evelyn along to a meeting at Finlay Tech, where she would act as the lead technical comultant 

Finlay Tech was a subsidiary of Clark Group. It wasn’t until Evelyn arrived that she realized Finlay Tech was now under Blake’s control. 

Athey entered the lobby, she immediately noticed a group of people not too far away. & woman stood elegantly, holding onto a man’s arm while engaging effortlessly in conversation with Finley Tech executives. 

An Evelyn’s gaze landed on them, Lucas looked up at the same moment. But he only glanced past het indifferently as if she were a stranger. 

Three years of marriage, and this was how he always handledthings–pretending she didn’t exist. Evelyn had long learned to read him. 

Tillany also noticed her but didn’t think much of in 

Evelyn withdrew her gaze. 

Without Lucas, no matter how impressive Tiffany’s background was, she wouldn’t have this kind of access top–level cutives. But now, as his girlfriend, she commanded attention. Everyone hadto show her respect 

Evelyn suddenly recalled what Sharron had said. 

In a way. Tiffany was exactly what the Grant family wanted in a future matriarch. For old–money families, nothing mattered more than heritage and passing down strong ges 

Machan from Falay Tech lasted them. After discussing some technical points, they wrapped up around 12:30 pm. 

Jonathan smiled. “Why don’t you both Join us for lunch? The