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

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, leaving

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

with amusement. “I’ll always luve a place in this family and at the magazine, Sandra. It belongs to MY father, after all,” Evelyn said, knowing their

them

eyes narrowed, her

say about it. Do you really think I’m going to let you crawl back here? You have no place here, not in this family, not at the magazine, and definitely not at this table. I’ll make sure of it,” Sandra said with a venomous smile as

you,” Evelyn said, keeping her

Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she was up to, Sandra slapped herself hand across the face and let out a

walled loud enough for their parents to hear. Evelyn didn’t flinch, her gaze steady as she watched Sandra’s performance with a mixture of pity and disdain. As Eric and Claire rushed back into the room, concern enched on their faces,

sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her

asked,

happened?” Eric demanded, his eyes narrowing as he took in

that she is back as a part of this family, and she asked me to kneel and beg. I did as she said, and then she hit me,” Sandra cried as she rose

expression serene as she looked up at her father. “She is putting up a show, Dad. I didn’t

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her voice ummavering.

expression one of hurt innocence. “She’s lying, Dad! She’s always been jealous

make me look bad!”

if she was trying to make sense of the situation even

Eric’s jaw tightened. his eyes narrowing as he turned to Evelyn. “You came here asking for forgiveness only to cause more trouble!” Erie asked, and

this time. I know you’re trying to turn Dad against me, but it’s not going to

of tears slipping as anger flashed in her eyes. “What did I ever do to you? Why are you doing this to me? First, you embarrass me at the party, and then you try to seduce my boyfriend.

that she had come clean with her parents and had arranged for them to see firsthand what a

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

always causing trouble?” he asked Evelyn sharply, causing her to