Chapter 244

Lucas was standing nearby, wearing a slightly loose black shirt, his figure half-hidden in the shadows. A cigarette rested between his long fingers, as if he were undecided about lighting it. They weren't standing close to each other, so Evelyn couldn't clearly make out his expression. However, the atmosphere had undeniably grown more tense. Even so, Evelyn remained relatively composed. She didn't think she had said anything wrong, aside from that one ill-timed word—"husband". Tiffany saw Lucas there and instinctively furrowed her brows. Finally, she turned to Millie, mentioning, "Mom, let's go into the private room first." Although she did think Evelyn was unreasonable, she had no intention of stooping to a war of words with her. That would only diminish her own elegance. Only those who lacked confidence needed to defend their pride with sharp words. When Millie saw Lucas, her expression changed a little. Then, she smiled, mentioning, "Do come over in a short while, then, Lucas