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

“Evie, why don’t you join us for breakfast?” she suggested, rising from her seal. “The missed having you here this way.

need leave to make a call,” he said, his

do you think you’re doing? Do you really! think you still have a place in this family or at the

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

them

narrowed, her

out, “Not if 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, not at the magazine, and definitely not at this table. I’ll make sure of it,” Sandra said with a venomous smile as

that’s not up to you,” Evelyn said,

and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she was up to, Sandra slapped herself

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, Sandra began to sob, clutching her

at the sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her

asked, rushing to her

as he took

asking her to please leave Derek alone now that she is back as a part of this family, and she asked me to kneel

her expression serene as she looked up at her father.

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Chapter 112

voice ummavering. “She’s

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

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

to Sandra, “Sandra, you can play this game all you want, but it’s not going to work this time. I know you’re trying to turn Dad against me, but it’s not going to happen. You know I

to you? Why are you doing this to me? First, you embarrass me at the party, and then you

grateful that she had come clean with her parents and had arranged

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

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