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

us for breakfast?” she suggested, rising from her seal. “The missed having you

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 the two

out 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

softly, the sound filled with a confidence that rattled Sandra. She leaned back in her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ll always luve a place in this family and at the magazine, Sandra. It belongs

them

eyes narrowed, her

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 she

up to you,” Evelyn said, keeping

to her and knelt down in front of her. “Watch and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she was up to,

hear. Evelyn didn’t flinch, her gaze steady as she watched Sandra’s performance with

Sandra clutching

Claire asked,

Eric demanded, his eyes narrowing as he took in the scene

please leave Derek alone now 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

as she looked up at her father.

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Chapter 112

her voice

“She’s lying,

make me look bad!”

was trying to make sense

jaw tightened. his eyes narrowing as he turned to Evelyn. “You came here asking for forgiveness only to

it’s not going to work this time. I know you’re trying to

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

her parents and had arranged for them

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

me to believe you when you’re always causing trouble?” he asked Evelyn sharply, causing her to