NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Blake Lively ’s high-profile Met Gala appearance just hours after settling her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni wasn’t just a red carpet walk. The "Gossip Girl" star’s return to the spotlight came with intention, arriving at the fashion world’s biggest night shortly after announcing the legal settlement. To some observers, the timing alone spoke volumes. "The move was more likely a calculated attempt to reclaim control of a narrative she had lost," an industry insider noted, framing the appearance as something far more strategic than a simple night out. Lively leaned into the moment with a look designed to turn heads — an archival 2006 Atelier Versace gown in soft watercolor tones. But it was the personal details that added another layer to her message. Clutching a purse adorned with artwork created by her four children, she offered a glimpse into the meaning behind the accessory during Vogue’s livestream. "My kids each painted a watercolor painting.…