The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving

Although Flynn was speaking with a smile, the underlying disdain was impossible to ignore, leaving an uncomfortable feeling in the air. The sharpness of his words was evident, and even an onlooker could tell he wasn't trying to hide his criticism.

Tiffany glanced at Flynn. She knew that part of the reason for his tone was that he had witnessed her being ignored by Flying Seal Group before, so now, he was speaking up on her behalf. She calmly lifted her cup and took a sip, her lips curling into a refined smile. She didn't say a word.

Brandon, however, was more interested in observing the scene around him. He instinctively looked at Lucas and noticed that he wasn't paying any attention to the conversation. Instead, he was responding to messages on his phone. He was completely indifferent to whether Evelyn was being shunned.

Brandon's gaze then shifted to Tiffany, who was now talking to Lucas. After a few moments, Lucas gave a faint smile in response to something Tiffany had said. It was clear that they were in their own little world, isolated from everyone else.

Neither of them seemed bothered by the awkwardness surrounding Evelyn's situation. They didn't even care to intervene or soften the tension. Brandon realized that no matter how Evelyn might feel about Lucas, he would remain indifferent, treating her as if she were invisible.noveldrama

Sebastian frowned and then smiled. "Mr. Scott, you shouldn't be trying to get a woman's attention like this. You seem a little out of practice. Why don't you let Mr. Grant teach you a thing or two?"

Flynn almost choked from the comment. Sebastian was implying that he was trying to get Evelyn's attention? Was Sebastian serious?

Sebastian, noticing the tension, turned toward Lucas. "Look at Mr. Grant. There's a beautiful woman beside him. He must be a pro at dating, right? It can't be that Tiffany's the one chasing him, right?"

Tiffany, who had just been about to drink her water, froze mid-motion. She looked up at Sebastian, and despite his smile, she felt an unsettling discomfort.

Lucas finally looked up, his expression unchanging. "Mr. Hill, you're joking."

Sebastian chuckled. "I'm just kidding. Everyone, don't take it too seriously."

Evelyn raised an eyebrow at Sebastian. She knew that while he wasn't known for having the best temper, he always managed to make his sarcastic comments with a smile. People often assumed he was being straightforward.

Flynn, though still uncomfortable, said nothing. Clearly, even though Sebastian had been polite, his words had cut deeper than expected.

Evelyn didn't mind what happened. She understood human nature and knew that it was nearly impossible to change once someone had formed a bias. Even if the truth were presented to them, they likely wouldn't believe it.

She wasn't interested in other people's opinions.

Tiffany shot a glance at Evelyn before turning back to speak with Lucas. "Flying Seal Group's project is likely generating some buzz. The last time we met Sebastian at dinner, he was with Evelyn and Professor Hill. If Professor Hill is really involved with Flying Seal Group's new project, the significance of that is clear."

"Dinner?" Brandon and Flynn exchanged glances, surprised. If Sebastian had met up with Graham, it would be a family matter. But with Evelyn involved, it either tied to personal feelings or involved the company.

Tiffany continued, "If it's really Professor Hill behind them, then Flying Seal Group's project is definitely worth taking seriously."

Brandon fell into deep thought. Hailey had advised him to strengthen his relationship with Sebastian to increase the chances of getting a partnership. The domestic Al technology market was far from saturated, and Flying Seal Group's innovations were making waves. If they truly had Graham's backing, the long-term returns could be astronomical.

Lucas, noticing Tiffany's thoughts, spoke up. "Are you interested?"

Tiffany smiled lightly and replied, "If Professor Hill is really involved, then the potential for learning is immense."

Lucas nodded, understanding her point.

Tiffany then turned to Sebastian, offering a composed smile. "Mr. Hill, Flying Seal Group is about to begin seeking investments. You're in the midst of expanding your team and need both manpower and financial support. Would it be possible for me to join? Having studied in the Erana for years, I believe I can offer some technical support to Flying Seal Group."

She was putting herself forward.