Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 112

Eric’s gaze flickered to Sandra, who was now visibly struggling to maintain her composure. “What do you think, Sandra? Should I let your return?” he asked, his voice holding a challenge.

Sandra forced a tight smile, though it was clear she was struggling shaking slightly

sister

g to contain her anger. I don’t think Evelyn should return yet,” she said, her voice

“Weren’t we just asking your father to let her return to the magazine?” Claire asked, reminding Sandra of the conversation they were having before Evelyn showed up.

“Yes, Mor. But at the moment, she has a bad reputation, which could reflect poorly on the company. If we have to give her a job, it should be a lower–ranking job. That way, she can prove herself”

Evelyn remained kneeling, her expression unbothered by Sandra’s words. “Before I lost my job, I was able to secure an interview with Mr Derek Stone. My first project will be to interview Derek,” she said confidently, her eyes still locked on her father’s. “It will be a major story for the family magazine.”

Eric nodded slowly, a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “Isn’t that the young man you just mentioned?” Eric asked Sandra curiously.

“Yes. Dad. But..

“Why is he granting Evelyn an

interview

ew instead of you!” Eric asked, and Sandra forced a smile.

“My Derek likes to keep his personal and professional life separate, Sandra said, and her father nodded.

“I see. Well then, I forgive you. Evelyn. You can rise. You’re welcome to resume at the office on Monday. Evelyn,” he said, his tone final.

Sandra lilinked, surprised that their father had forgiven Evelyn so easily. She couldn’t have that, She couldn’t let Evelyn come back here like this.

No way

at her. “Evie, why don’t you join us for breakfast?” she suggested, rising from her seal.

well, smoothing his tie as he glanced at his watch, “I need leave to make a call,” he said, his voice businesslike. He exited the room at the same time as his wife,

of earshot, Sandra leaned forward, her eyes flashing with fury. “What do you think you’re doing? Do you really! think you still have a place in this family or at the magazine?” the hissed, her

Sandra. She leaned back in her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ll always luve a place in this family and

them

eyes narrowed, her

going to let you crawl back here? You have no place here, not in this family, not at the

you,” Evelyn said, keeping her

Evelyn could process what she was up to, Sandra slapped herself hand across the face

for their parents to hear. Evelyn didn’t flinch, her gaze steady as she watched Sandra’s performance with a mixture

sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her eyes

what happened?” Claire asked, rushing to

happened?” Eric demanded, his eyes narrowing as

to please leave Derek alone now that she is back as a part of

her father. “She is putting

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voice ummavering. “She’s

lying, Dad!

make me look bad!”

between her daughters, her expression tom as if she was trying to make sense of the situation even though she had seen

eyes narrowing as he turned to Evelyn. “You came here asking for forgiveness only to cause more trouble!” Erie asked, and tears sprang to Evelyn’s eyes while

to Sandra, “Sandra, you can play this game all you want, but it’s not going to work this time. I know you’re

in her eyes. “What did I ever do to you? Why are you doing this to me? First, you embarrass me at

was grateful that she had come clean with her parents and had arranged for them to see

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

you when you’re always causing trouble?”