The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving

Lucas and Tiffany were an attractive couple, immediately becoming the center of attention.

Jonathan immediately sighed. "Looks like the industry rumors are true. Mr. Grant and Ms. Moore are very close. It's such an important occasion, and she's his date."

Sebastian's expression turned ugly.

He had originally assumed that Lucas' biggest concern today was how to deal with his 'secret marriage' with Evelyn, since Maria insisted that the couple attend together. However, he never expected that Lucas would bring Tiffany along today.

With this move, Lucas didn't need to bother with Evelyn at all. The two of them had fulfilled their promise to Maria by attending the event together, yet they stayed away from each other in public.

Sebastian looked at Evelyn, gritting his teeth.

"So, from the very beginning, when he said all you needed to do was show up, he had already decided to bring Tiffany. If I hadn't also been invited and shown up with you today, wouldn't you be standing here all alone?

"And if someone asked, you wouldn't even be able to say who you came with or what family you represent."

Everyone present had a certain status, being representatives of influential families and companies, while Lucas' date was Tiffany.

Under the terms of the divorce agreement, Evelyn would be completely trapped. She had to remain silent and could only watch Lucas and Tiffany stand together and bask in everyone's attention.

Evelyn's brows furrowed, and she looked again in Lucas' direction.

Frost settled over her gaze.

What Sebastian said wasn't without merit.

She had already decided from the start that if Sebastian hadn't also been invited, she wouldn't have agreed to attend with Lucas, no matter what he had said to Maria. That way, she could avoid standing here all alone.

Evelyn later realized he had already planned to bring Tiffany when he asked her to attend. He never even considered what kind of position Evelyn would be in. He had only cared about fulfilling the requirement Maria had set.

So long as Lucas wished it, what happened here would not reach Maria's ears.

Maybe Evelyn had a cold gaze because he finally looked up at her. After pausing for a while, he looked away, as if she were a stranger.

Tiffany noticed how Lucas looked. She glanced in Evelyn's direction before sneering with a bemused smile.

So what if they both showed up? She still remained unacknowledged.

Soon, members of the Miller family showed up to manage the incoming guests.

Banquet tables had been set up throughout the garden, and there were designated seats for everyone. Drinks had been arranged before the official start of the birthday banquet.

After taking their seats, Evelyn realized that Lucas and the others were at the adjacent table.

She didn't spare them even a single glance, occasionally exchanging brief greetings with a few nearby business executives.noveldrama

When Mason saw Evelyn, a knowing look flickered across his face.

He had guessed right. She was bound to show up one way or another, and sure enough, she came along with Sebastian.

If it weren't for Tiffany's presence today, Evelyn would probably have tried to make her relationship with Lucas public, wouldn't she?

Jason spotted Evelyn and pondered for a moment. He hadn't known she would be attending today. He had already arranged for her to meet with Harry, and now it seemed they had unexpectedly crossed paths.

He pulled out his phone and sent Harry a WhatsApp message. "Are you still busy? When are you coming over to the garden?"

After Brandon was done helping out, he made his way past several tables before arriving at Lucas and Tiffany's.

"Hello, Mr. Grant, Ms. Reed," he greeted, having heard that Tiffany was about to launch her own company, and offered sincere congratulations. "Congrats. Looks like I'll soon have to start addressing you as the president of Arrowpoint Solutions."

Tiffany smiled brightly. "Thank you, Mr. Hill. It's also all thanks to Lucas' unconditional support. I hope I can do a good job."

As she spoke, she turned to glance at Lucas, her eyes softening.

Brandon, observing her poised and composed demeanor, couldn't help but recall Evelyn's earlier cold dismissal of him. He immediately decided that Tiffany and Evelyn couldn't be compared to each other.

His gaze flicked toward Evelyn, who quietly sipped her drink, and caught sight of the watch on her wrist.

There was a change in his expression, albeit subtle, as he looked at Lucas. Then, he exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Grant, why do you and Evelyn have matching watches? They look like his and hers watches..."