CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: A GRAND GIFT

But Evelyn Clayton remained indifferent, "Finished talking? Hang up."

With that, she decisively hung up the phone, giving Matthew Sullivan no chance to argue.

Yara Reagan couldn’t help but applaud her, "Evelyn, well done!"

"There’s nothing worth talking about with him."

"But Matthew Sullivan is a crazy person, he definitely won’t let it go easily. Why don’t you get James Grant to help?" Yara tentatively suggested.

Evelyn Clayton frowned, her tone unfriendly.

"Why should I look for him? Weren’t you the one advising me not to fall in love with him? And now you’re urging me to go to him."

"Oh come on, asking him for help doesn’t mean you have to date him. If there’s a free advantage and you don’t take it, you’re a fool... wait, Evelyn, why do you react so strongly when mentioning James Grant?" Yara smelled the scent of gossip.

Evelyn Clayton rolled her eyes at her, "You’re overthinking. Anyway, I won’t ask James Grant for help; he and I are currently minding our own business."

"But aren’t you two getting married..."

Evelyn Clayton didn’t want to get tangled up in this topic any longer, so she hooked arms with Yara and left.

"I’m hungry, let’s go have lunch. Didn’t you want Japanese food? It’s my treat today."

As soon as she said this, Yara immediately put other matters aside and linked arms with Evelyn Clayton, showering her with praise.

——

Pine Residence Cuisine.

Hearing laughter from the next private room, Cindy Owens immediately showed displeasure, questioning the waiter who came to serve the food.

"Didn’t I say earlier? The rooms on both sides must be kept empty. What if paparazzi come to secretly photograph me?"

The waiter looked troubled, "Miss Owens, you’ve been dining here for quite a while. We thought you were about to pay and leave, that’s why we allowed other guests in. Besides, you didn’t pay for a private reservation..."

"What do you mean? Are you suggesting I can’t afford a private reservation?" Cindy Owens arrogantly raised her chin, "I don’t care, go kick those people out next door."

The waiter dared not argue with her, only to plead Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan to move to a table in the hall.

Evelyn Clayton agreed, and the waiter was exceedingly grateful to her.

Noticing the people leaving the next private room, Cindy Owens felt smug, but suddenly widened her eyes in shock at those passing by outside the door.

It seems like the rumored fiancée of James Grant, Evelyn Clayton!

Before getting closer to James Grant, she meticulously investigated. Rumor had it that not long ago, James Grant stole his illegitimate brother’s fiancée.

The photos taken by the private detective were very blurry, but Cindy Owens recognized Evelyn Clayton by some silhouettes.

Hmph! Enemies indeed cross paths!

Cindy Owens automatically inserted herself into the role of the rival.

Maybe Evelyn Clayton whispered sweet nothings to James Grant, which is why he refused to see her today.

Now that they met, she had to give Evelyn Clayton a "big gift."

Just then, she received a private message from a fan.

"Sister Cindy, is this you in the photo? I spotted someone very much like you dining at the XX mall but didn’t dare greet you directly. You look beautiful today."

Normally, Cindy Owens wouldn’t even open such private messages, but today...

She suddenly thought of a great idea that didn’t require her to appear in person, yet could trouble Evelyn Clayton.

——

Although Evelyn Clayton was treating, Yara Reagan felt embarrassed to order too much, deciding to treat Evelyn to coffee after lunch.

Just as they stepped out of the Japanese restaurant, a young girl suddenly rushed straight at them.

"Bitch!"

The young girl held a bottle of dark liquid and started splashing it at them.

Fortunately, Evelyn Clayton, quick on the draw, pulled Yara Reagan behind her.

But she herself wasn’t spared and got drenched.