The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving novel Chapter 163

Evelyn was taken aback. She hadn't expected the most significant event of the evening to be the announcement of Blake's and Jessica's engagement.

No wonder Jessica had asked her to stay until the end. Was it because she considered Evelyn family, like a sister, and wanted her to bless them?

Blake stood on stage, his gaze sweeping over the crowd from above. In the flickering lights, he caught sight of Evelyn sitting in a dim corner of the second row.

She was probably surprised, her cool, composed expression showing a brief moment of shock. However, it only lasted an instant before it quickly faded into nothing.

Blake's eyes locked onto hers, emotions swirling in his dark gaze.

Evelyn met his stare without any reaction.

He eventually broke into a playful, carefree smile. Yanking Jessica into his embrace, Blake explained, "Tonight's charity gala is also a way for Jessica and me to give back to everyone. Once we have planned the engagement party, we'll be sure to send out invites to everyone."

Jessica blushed, her body melting like jelly as she leaned into Blake's embrace.

Blake, however, kept his gaze fixed on Evelyn. He had hoped to see shock, sorrow, or resentment on Evelyn's face, but she remained completely calm.

Quietly furrowing his brow, he realized that Evelyn shouldn't have been so indifferent. From what he knew about her, she should have been in tears, ready to lash out by now.

Could it be that she truly didn't care?

He quickly dismissed that thought.

He had known Evelyn for over a decade. He knew her well—she could move on from most things, but with him, there was a lingering hurt deep inside that she just couldn’t get past or forget.

She cared about him.

"Congratulations, Mr. Harrison! Looks like you've won the jackpot!" someone called out.

"Yeah, today's really been a day of good news for you, Mr. Clark. Having someone as great as Mr. Harrison as a son-in-law is quite the catch!"

"Mr. Harrison and Ms. Clark are about to get engaged, but what about Mr. Grant and Ms. Moore? When will we get to celebrate their good news?"

A sudden voice interrupted, drawing Evelyn's attention. Lucas was now the center of attention.

Tiffany, standing beside him, was momentarily stunned before she gave a resigned smile. "Isn't tonight supposed to be about Jessica and Blake?"

Lucas' refined and delicate features curled into a faint smile as he added with ease, "Today's Mr. Harrison's show, so I'll let him have the spotlight."

The crowd laughed, some joking, "True! Mr. Grant already has the ring—his time must be coming soon!"

Evelyn didn't dwell on it.

Lucas was a cautious man. If their divorce hadn't been finalized, he wouldn't have let any rumors slip. After all, he wouldn't allow anyone to have leverage against Tiffany before securing her position.