Chapter 278

Evelyn could feel the pressure around her wrist. It was not painful but strong enough to remind her who was in control. Even though Lucas' tone was still smooth and light, almost teasing, it didn't sit right with her. She didn't like this—not one bit. Her reaction this time was even sharper than before. She jerked her hand free, hard. The lingering heat from his touch slowly faded off her skin. Without hesitation, she pulled off the blindfold and met his cold, deep-set eyes. "This is how we've always acted in public, isn't it?" she said, keeping her voice polite even as her irritation flickered just beneath the surface. "Mr. Grant, we don't have any chemistry. Let's just call it quits on the game." She didn't care how he looked at her after that. She turned and walked straight out of the circle of party guests. As for that question he asked her earlier, she actually found it kind of funny. All these years, whenever they crossed paths at public events, he would always ignore her a