Chapter 59

Michael hadn't expected to be ignored. He stared in surprise as Evelyn walked away. What was her deal? She had clearly seen him but didn't even acknowledge him. "Mr. Pine?" someone called beside him. Michael snapped out of it. "It's nothing. I'll report back to Mr. Grant later." Still, as he left, he glanced once more in Evelyn's direction, frowning. What game was she playing now? ... Back at the top floor of Bluezen Tower, Lucas had just stepped out of a meeting. He skimmed through the report his secretary handed him as he walked. Michael dismissed the rest of the employees and followed Lucas into his office. "Mr. Grant, Jusson Group agreed to give up a percentage point. They're showing sincerity. Here's the final proposal." Lucas flipped through the pages, signed without hesitation, and nodded. "Good work." Without looking up, he asked, "How's the progress with Professor Hill?" Tiffany had been eager to meet him. Lucas had been pulling strings to mak