The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

"Rival!" Sandra asked, wonilering if Evelyn knew something.

"Of course. We work for two different magazines, remember?" She said with a small smile when she saw the fear in Sandra's eyes before it flickered

"Oh, that's what you mean," Sandra said with a relieved laugh.

"Of course. What else could I have meant!" Evelyn asked innocently.

"Exactly why I was taken aback by your statement. I can't imagine us being rivals. But you have plans of returning to the family magazine, don't you" Sandra asked, and Evelyn shrugged.

"Do

o you want me tot I thought you'd be happy to run things there without me in the way," Evelyn asked, and Sandra's smile faltered.

"Why would you think that? I've missed you and would want you to come back. Dad and Mom miss you too. And talking about them, you have to come to their anniversary party. It's this Sunday, Sandra said, and Evelyn feigned surprise,

"Oh really?" She asked and Sandra nodded.

"Yes. You absolutely have to be there. I'll text you the details now," Sandra said wanting to forward the invitation to Evelyn

"Do I need an invitation to attend my parents' anniversary? I'll be there. Thanks for letting me know." Evelyn said and Sandra smiled, happy that she had convinced Evelyn to show up for her humiliation. "Great! I'm sure they would be happy to see you. They've been worried and disappointed about you not coming home," Sandra said and Evelyn smiled

"I'm not so sure Dad would be happy to see me. He might not want me there," Evelyn said and Sandra extended a hand to Evelyn, wanting to hold her.

Evelyn drew her hands down from the table and Sandra withdrew her hand. "You shouldn't think that, Evie. Dad misses you too. I'm sure he'd be happy seeing you, Sandra said and Evelyn nodded. "I hope so." Evelyn murmured.

"I can't wait for you to start working in the family company again, Sandra said and Evelyn resisted the urge to scoff.

Was Sandra scared of her coming back to take everything from her! Things that were rightfully hers? She mused with a shake of her head.

"Me too," Evelyn said with an easy smile. It was becoming easier now to just play along and watch Sandra and Michael make a fool of themselves. "So, do you have anyone special in your life right now?" Sandra asked conversationally,

Evelyn nodded. "Yes, I do," she said, thinking of Samantha.

"Aww. Tell me everything about him," Sandra said excitedly "Why does it

does it have to be a he?" Evelyn asked, amused.

"No way!" Sandra exclaimed with wide eyes, "You do women now? Is that why you called off things with Michael She asked in a whisper and Evelyn couldn't help but laugh

Trust Sandra and her shallow brain to interpret things that way. "Who knows?" Evelyn asked with a shrug, not answering Sandra's question.

"I guess there's nothing between you and Derek Stone then. Michael was sort of worried..."

"Can we not talk about Make?" Evelyn snapped, sounding harsher than she meant.

Surprised by her outburst, Sandra nodded, "Sure. So, do you know if Derek has someone in his life" She asked with a curious smile.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"Why? Are you interested in him" Evelyn asked and Sandra smiled shyly.

"I've heard a lot about him from Mike. So, I'm just curious," she said, and Evelyn rolled her eyes inwardly at her.

"I have to get back to the office now. Evelyn said, glancing at her wristwatch. She was tired and wanted Sandra out of her face. Their conversation was beginning to wear her out. "Why do you see different, Evier Sandra asked, looking at Evelyn c closely.

She could tell that Evelyn had changed like Michael had said. Evelyn seemed like she didn't exactly want

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Maybe it was because this was the first time they

were

meeting in six years. Whatever it was, she would try to find out,

"Different How so?" Evelyn asked with a raised brow.

"I feel like I lost my best friend. You're not telling me anything. You seem distant," Sandra said with a sad pout.

"We've not communicated for six years. It's normal to feel that way," Evelyn said easily.

"We should correct that immediately. Start by giving me your number, Sandra said and Evelyn nodded.

As expected, she thought and then took Sandra's phone to type in her number,

"Good. Now, where do you stay? I should visit you for a sleepover...

"No!" Evelyn cut her off,

"No!" Sandra asked and Evelyn nodded.

"Yeah. My place isn't conducive for a sleepover, I really need to go now and I'm sure Sandra rose too.

you

need to get

back to work," Evelyn said as she rose and

As they both walked out together, Evelyn couldn't help wondering what Sandra was thinking and how she could continue putting on this act even after six years

"Are you coming in to say hello to Michael before you leave!" Evelyn asked when they got to the front of Stone Corp.

Sandra shook her head, "Nah. I came solely to see you," she said and Evelyn nodded.

"Alright then. See you on Sunday." Evelyn said with a wave and walked away before Sandra could attempt to embrace her again.

As Sandra watched her go, she frowned. Something was up with Evelyn, and she planned to find out exactly what it was

For now, she was glad that despite Evelyn's behavior she had gotten Evelyn's phone number and told her about the anniversary party. That was a good start as far as she was concerned.

As she got into her car, she dialed Michael's line. "Hey! I just finished with Evelyn, Sandra said the moment Michael received the call.

"So? How

did

go with her

"You were right. She has changed. But I have her phone number now, and she agreed to attend the anniversary party," Sandra said proudly. "That's great then"

"What about you! Have

Have you been able to plant

the lure

bug in Derek's office!" Sandra asked hopefully.

"Yes. I did that shortly after you both left. Thankfully his Secretary didn't suspect a thing. Michael said and Sandra smiled

"Perfect,” Sandra said, pleased that everything was falling into place gradually.