The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving novel Chapter 159

Evelyn was stunned for quite a while by Justine's words. Could it be true?

She looked at Lucas in front of her with gloomy eyes.

At that moment, she couldn't discern what Lucas was thinking at all. If things truly were as Justine had guessed, then he was going to great lengths to humiliate her and the Reeds as well. She could not accept that her mother's wedding ring would be worn on the hand of Millie's daughter.

"Evie, let's think of another way," Justine suggested anxiously, watching Evelyn and noticing how much paler she had become. Clearly, this had shaken her badly.

Evelyn nodded calmly.

Things had already come to this, so she could only take things one step at a time and figure out another way.

A charity gala had its own rules, and she certainly couldn't break them.

She looked ahead. Tiffany was in high spirits as her head turned toward Lucas as she spoke. Lucas was listening quietly.

To anyone watching, they looked like a perfect match, loving. This was contrasted by Evelyn's frustration and embarrassment.

Evelyn closed her eyes, forcing herself to calm down as quickly as possible. She wasn't a pessimistic person. Even if there were no path forward, she would find a way to carve one out.

She would never give up on her mother's ring.

…

The gala continued.

The auction items donated from both domestic and international sources were mostly wrapped up.

A representative from the gala's host, the Clark family, came up on stage to announce the total funds raised that evening. It reached a staggering 700 million dollars. This money would be allocated to impoverished rural areas across the country, as well as for the treatment of critically ill orphans in welfare institutions.

Most importantly, the host said with a flattering smile, "Congratulations to Mr. Grant and Ms. Moore for being the highest bidders of the night!"

Thunderous applause filled the room.

Evelyn watched with a blank expression as Lucas went to great lengths just to make Tiffany smile. She then let out a mocking laugh.

Unlike formal auctions, charity galas followed different procedures and standards. They leaned more toward entertainment.

Various celebrities had been invited to perform on stage to liven the mood.

She was highly gifted—quick to grasp whatever she learned.

However, after she got married, her years in that marriage dulled her brilliance. With no one paying attention and no one to appreciate her talents, she simply stopped showing them.

Still, Evelyn didn't falter. She looked calmly toward the stage.

The host, however, suddenly looked troubled and turned toward the front row where Jessica was seated.

Jessica turned to look at Evelyn, a little surprised and apologetic. "That's a bit awkward… Tiffany just mentioned earlier that she wanted to play the piano too. Evelyn, you two… kind of overlapped."

Evelyn's gaze narrowed slightly.

She glanced over at Tiffany, who was calmly sipping her drink.

The timing was just a little too convenient.

Jessica sighed. Then, she said with a smile, "After all, this isn't a concert. There's no need to hear two piano performances. Maybe one of you could step back?"

Although she said that, the implication was clear. She wanted Evelyn to be the one to back down.