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

anger as Evelyn rove, and Claire smiled at her. “Evie, why don’t you join us for breakfast?” she

glanced at his watch, “I need leave to make a call,” he said, his voice businesslike. He exited the room

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

confidence that rattled Sandra. She leaned back in her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ll always luve a

them

narrowed, her

I have anything to 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,

that’s not up to you,” Evelyn said, keeping her

Sandra drew closer to her and knelt down in front of her. “Watch and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she was up to, Sandra slapped herself hand across the face and let out a piercing scream, her voice echoing through the

flinch, her gaze steady as she watched Sandra’s performance with a mixture of pity and disdain. As Eric

eyes immediately darkened at the sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her

asked, rushing to her side.

as he took

part of this family, and she asked me to kneel and beg. I did as she said, and then she hit

at her father. “She is putting up a show, Dad.

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Chapter 112

voice ummavering. “She’s

freely now, her expression one of hurt innocence. “She’s lying,

make me look bad!”

to make sense of the situation even though she had seen everything that had

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 Sandra watched

not going to work this time. I know you’re trying to turn Dad against

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

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

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

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