Blake and Jessica were also getting ready to leave. That was when Evelyn noticed an exquisite airplane pendant hanging on Jessica’s phone case. She recognized it instantly. It was the exact one she had handmade for Blake when they were teenagers. It had taken her a full week to craft, leaving her fingers raw and blistered. Back then, Blake had been furious—and heartbroken—when he saw the blisters on her hands.

Blake followed her gaze and noticed her staring at the charm. He patted Jessica’s shoulder. “Wait for me,” he said to the cat.

Jennica gave Evelyn a thoughtful glance before nodding. “Alright, but don’t take too long.”

Once she was gone, Blake turned to Evelyn. “Jessica really liked it, so I gave it to her. Do you mind?”

Evelyn snapped out of it and replied indifferently, “Not at all.”

But Blake saw it—there was a distance to her now. She was cold in a way she never used to be.

He clicked his tongue and said, “Since you don’t mind, can you make another one for me? Jessica wants a matching set, but can’t find anything like…”

Evelyn wasn’t sentimental about this kind of thing anymore, but his unreasonable request still made her frown. A dull pain pulsed at her temple as she met his gaze. Then lose that one and go buy a matching set.

Before Evelyn could respond, Sebastian returned, his expression serious. Seeing that Evelyn’s expression wasn’t looking great, his frown deepened as he asked, “What happened?” Evelyn grabbed his arm and pulled him toward the exit. “Nothing. Let’s go.”

Blake didn’t stop her. He casually shoved his hands into his pockets and looked toward the distance where Lucas and Tiffany were walking side by side. His expression darkened.

A nearby executive nervously asked, “Mr. Harrison, is something wrong?”

Blake rubbed his temples. “No. Let’s go.”

Back at Thing Sean Group, Evelyn finally learned what had happened. Lucas had sought Sebastian out for a reason. He wanted Sebastian to arrange a meeting between Tiffany and Graham.

“Lucas wants my dad to meet Tiffany,” Sebastian said. “He told me to name my price. Anything within his power, he’s willing to do it. Tiffany wants to write a research paper and is hoping to get some guidance from my dad.”

Sebastian added, “Does she even deserve it?”

Evelyn sat quietly for a long moment. Lucas was truly willing to go this far for Tiffany. It wasn’t just about opening doors. Everyone knew that when Lucas made a promise, it carried serious weight. Even if Sebastian wanted something, he could ask for anything, and Lucas would still willingly agree to it.

“Even if you refuse, Lucas will find another way,” Evelyn said, recognizing the implications. “She can wildcaptivate a man. She and Lucas haven’t even known each other that long—months, at most. Yet in that short time, she has achieved…” Evelyn trailed off, a knowing look in her eyes. “Lucas is protecting Tiffany. If he finds out, he’ll make things difficult for Flying Seal Group. We don’t have the leverage to go up against Haen. There’s unnecessary trouble over personal matters.”

Securing an audience with Graham—let alone receiving his guidance—was a privilege reserved for the absolute best. Evelyn had been reviewing the books Graham had given her, cross-referencing them with academic literature, and continually refining her ideas. She was impressed, already envisioning the success of their project. He was so excited that he gathered the engineering and technical teams for a full meeting.

She offered not a faint smile. “I try to be rational about these things. No point in forcing what won’t work.” With emotions, nothing would ever get solved. She didn’t let it bother her. She had been reviewing the books Graham had given her, cross-referencing them with academic literature, and continually refining her ideas. He was impressed, already envisioning the success of their project. He was so excited that he gathered the engineering and technical teams for a full meeting.