Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 104

As Michael drove back home, he thought about what Derek had said about trying to seduce Evelyn, and he snorted. Over his dead body, he thought. There was no way he was ever going to let anything happen between Derek and Evelyn. The very idea made his blood bol

Thinking about it again, he began to wonder if Sandra had lied to him earlier. If Evelyn truly wanted Derek, why hadn’t she made a move? She knew Derek had feelings for her, so what was stopping her? The more he thought about it, the more unsented he became.

Mharl’s thoughts drifted back to the first few times he had run into Evelyn at the company and the way she had acted. It all made sense now that Evelyn had acted that way because she knew Derek was interested in her. Was she playing some sort of game, testing their boundaries

He shook his head to rid himself of those thoughts. None of it mattered anymore. Evelyn had lost her job at Empowered, and Derek had no reason to meet with her again. Michael allowed himself a small satisfied smile at the thought. Derek had said it himself- there was no longer any connection between them. As far as Michael was concerned, that chapter was closed.

Yet, the smile faded as quickly as it came when Sandra came to mind. Michael’s expression darkened as his thoughts shifted to her. Something about Sandra wasn’t sisting right with him. He couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that she was up to something, plotting behind his back. Her decision to visit Evelyn at her office- careless, reckless–kept gnawing at him. What was she thinking!

Michael’s jaw clenched. Talking to her was not enough. He needed to put Sandra in check. It was clear that she needed to be kept on a much tighter leash. Perhaps it was time to find some leverage–something to hold over her that would guarantee her loyalty and obedience. He couldn’t afford any surprises.

With that thought in mind. Michael reached for his phone, ready to call Sandra and arrange a meeting the next day. But when he picked up the device, something felt off. He glanced at the screen, and his brow furrowed in confusion. The wallpaper was different. His phone didn’t have a floral background. What the hell!

up

His boss pulled together when he pressed his thumb against the fingerprint sensor, but the phone refused to unlock. Panic bubbled as he tried again, only to be met with the same renilt Swearing under his breath, Michael pulled over to the side of the road, his fingers flying over inside him

the keypad as he entered his password. The screen remained stubbornly locked

Frustration mounted as he looked closer at the phone. It was slightly different from his, just enough that he realized with dawning horror that this wasn’t his phone at all. It was someone else’s.

He cursed loudly, his pulse racing as he recalled the brief encounter with the woman he’d bumped into earlier. Could it be? Flad they somehow switched phones! He mentally retraced his steps to the hotel, remembering how she had been going in as he was coming out. There was no doubt about it—they had swapped phones

Without wasting another second. Michael turned the car around and headed back toward the hotel. He prayed that the woman was a guest there and that she hadn’t gone far. If he could just get in touch with her using Derek’s phone, maybe she’d answer if he called his own phone and brought is back to him. He needed to fix the error at once.

The tension in his chest cased slightly as he pulled up to the hotel. He hurried inside, heading straight for Derek’s suite. There was no time to lose. He rang the bell impatience thrumming through his veins.

Inside the suite, Derek had just stepped out of the shower with a towel wrapped loosely around his waist as he prepared to settle down for the night. He had a phone call to make one he’d been looking forward to all evening. Evelyn. He smiled to himself as he reached for his phone, but the sound of the doorbell pulled him from his thoughts

Derek paused. Who could that bet His eyes narrowed as he approached the door, checking the peephole. A smirk tugged at his lips when he saw Michael standing outside.

the hackers, he had told them he wanted the job done as soon as possible and had promised to

that they could clone his SIM card, Derek had told them he was meeting with Michael later that evening, and they could wait

had gotten Michael’s phone, so he could guess why Michael

answering

going Derek

He dialed the number of the Hacker to find out how far they

sure you finish up quickly

him. Don’t make it

hacker replied. Just a few

Michael with a wide, disarming smile. “Mike? What brings

Chapter 101

and I didn’t realize it at the time, but we phones He held up the unfamiliar device in his hand. “I was hoping I

ring. Both men glanced down at the screen. The name ‘Baby‘ flashed acros and Michael’s soul deepened as he quickly

concealed amusement as Michael spoke tersely into the phone. When Michael hung up, he turned to Derek with a heepsh expression. That was her fiancé. He wants me to meet him in the parking lot to

Pck nodded.

a relief. Do you want me to come

on my way now. Thanks anyway,” Michael said, and

shutting the door behind Michael, Derek chuckled quietly. The whole situation couldn’t have played out better if he had planned it himself. The phone was cloned, and Michael was none the wiser. Now, Derek had access to all of Michael’s calls and texts, a

his thoughts shifting to Evelyn. Grinning to himself, he dialed her number, eager to hear

after the

responded, his grin widening at the sound of her giggle. He could

he had said he had

the headboard, relaxing as he recounted his day. “I met with

you said you spoke with them before coming

it was. And after

quite busy,” Evelyn remarked

They’ve cloned Michael’s SIM.

surprise was audible. “Already?