The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving novel Chapter 125

Evelyn looked at Jason in surprise, while he stared blankly at their hands in contact. Who knew what crossed his mind at that moment?

She frowned instinctively and quickly pulled her hand back along with her notebook. "Thanks," she said, her eyes cold and distant.

Seeing her still avoiding him like the plague, he could not help but press his lips together. "What a coincidence. You're here to tour the exhibit too?"

Evelyn put her notebook away and nodded. "Yeah. I came with Seb."

"Seb?" A shadow passed over Jason's face. She was calling him such an affectionate name?

Evelyn did not notice his reaction. "See you," she said, giving a curt nod before walking off to catch up to Sebastian.

Jason turned and watched her retreating figure, his thoughts unreadable.

…

Tiffany, who had just gotten out of the vehicle, witnessed the whole exchange.

Jason had just helped Evelyn pick something up, and she even touched his hand.

Tiffany frowned. Was she overthinking it?

"Ms. Moore, what's wrong?" Flynn asked. He and Brandon had just arrived from another vehicle and saw Tiffany deep in thought, looking in Jason's direction.

Coming back to her senses, Tiffany gave Brandon a polite nod. "Nothing, I just saw someone I didn't expect to see," she answered.

This research park was a division of the research institute. Only national-level researchers or corporate executives could enter. If it weren't for the joint project organized by the higher-ups, they would face difficulty in getting a pass to enter.

But somehow, Evelyn had managed to get in. Tiffany could not quite understand how.

"Who?" Flynn asked, intrigued.

Brandon, on the other hand, did not think much of it. He walked over and greeted, "What's on your mind, Mr. Holt?"

Thomas was surprised to see Evelyn. "Evelyn, you're finally back! It's been ages. You've got no idea. After you left, Professor Hill criticized us every day like there was no tomorrow. Life was hellish."

Everyone knew just how Graham favored Evelyn. Back then, Evelyn could have become a PhD student under Graham right after completing her master's degree.

He used to sing praises of her to everyone, making the rest of them feel insignificant.

After Evelyn left, all of Graham's rage was directed at them.

His uncontrollable fury caused a grown man like Thomas to cry under his covers every night.

"It's been a long time, Thomas." Evelyn returned a smile.

Just as he planned to catch up with her, Brandon and the others came in. Thomas immediately shut his mouth.

He didn't forget about Evelyn's non-disclosure agreement.