Once in the car, Justine was still fuming. “If this deal hadn’t been finalized last month, I would have torn that woman’s fake dignity apart! Acting like a birch and feeling so proud of it! How infuriating!”
Lucas owned many companies spanning various industries. His manufacturing company was top-tier. Flying Seal Group had previously collaborated with Tech Nova Group several times on combat drone manufacturing projects. Both sides had a mutually beneficial relationship.
Tech Nova Group had become a stepping stone to Tillany.
Evelyn massaged her temples and calmly reassured Justine. “I’m fine. We’ll inevitably cross business paths again. After all, Flying Seal Group isn’t as powerful as Bluezen. It wouldn’t be wise to antagonize Tiffany.” If Tiffany were truly humiliated, Lucas might not hesitate to make trouble for Flying Seal Group. After all, he was fiercely protective of her, and with Evelyn’s uncertain health, she didn’t want Flying Seal Group to suffer because of her.
Justine was both angry and heartbroken. “They’re all fools! Just wait until your identity confidentiality agreement expires. Let’s see if that little bitch can still smile then! Does she really think she’s so great? And Lucas? He’s the definition of pure blindness!”
As she spoke, she handed her phone to Evelyn. “Look, I posted your picture on Instagram, and the comments section exploded! Everyone’s asking if you’re single and they’re practically begging me for your contact info.”
“Take a look and see if there’s anyone you like. Let’s have you thriving in both your career and love life! Have Lucas regret everything!”
Evelyn’s beauty was undeniable, but she was often unnoticed because of her cold and subtle presence. Yet, once people noticed her, few could resist her charm.
Evelyn’s lips curled slightly. “He wouldn’t care. And I don’t have the energy for that. Finalizing the project this morning is my real priority.” With her illness, even a full recovery was uncertain. She just wanted to focus on doing meaningful things.
That afternoon, Evelyn baked some cookies at home and took them to the sanatorium. Leonard’s fees were due. The man she was visiting was in good spirits. When he saw Evelyn, he smiled warmly. “It’s so cold. Why did you come all the way here?”
Evelyn stepped forward and held his hand. “I’ve missed you. I was worried you’d be lonely here by yourself.”
“You underestimate me. I’m actually quite popular here. Many parents bring their hospitalized kids to me for nursing. I’m busy all the time, so you don’t have to worry about me.” Evelyn couldn’t help but smile. Of course. The great Professor Reed is the best. “I see you don’t need me at all.”
Leonard peeled an orange and stuffed a segment into Evelyn’s hand. “Taking care of yourself is more important than anything else. Lucas hasn’t been here with you in a while, has he?” Evelyn’s smile faded slightly.
It was true, especially since Tiffany came into the picture. Lucas's attention was completely on Tiffany. He had no time to care about her or her family. She would tell him about Lucas and the Grants with an air of optimism. She had looked forward to living a fulfilling life. But that still lingered; such was not the case. Sensing something amiss, Leonard casually changed the subject. “You bought many cookies today! Just leave here. Take the test home. Didn’t Sophia love these?”
After laying the basket on Leonard’s over-bed table, Evelyn took two boxes of cookies and walked through the sanatorium’s garden toward the exit. She planned to eat a late dinner tonight. When she came to her senses, she suddenly found herself face-to-face with a hovering drone. Its propellers buzzed lightly as it swayed left and right, charging straight at her.