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

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

he said, his voice businesslike. He exited the room at the same time

fury. “What do you think you’re doing? Do you really! think you still have a place in this family or

her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ll always luve

them

narrowed, her

place here, not in

not up to you,” Evelyn

talking, 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

voice filled with exaggerated pain and shock as she 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

sight of Sandra clutching her

Claire asked, rushing

as he took in the scene

trembling finger at Evelyn, “I was asking her to 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,”

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

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voice

hurt innocence. “She’s lying, Dad! She’s always been

make me look bad!”

as if she was trying to make sense

as he turned to Evelyn. “You came here asking for forgiveness only to

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

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. Now this?

her parents and had arranged for them to see firsthand what

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

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