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.

to make a call,” he said, his voice businesslike. He exited the room at the same time as his wife, leaving

were out of earshot, Sandra leaned forward, her eyes flashing with fury. “What do you think you’re doing? Do

her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ll always luve a place in this family and at the magazine, Sandra. It belongs to MY father, after

them

narrowed,

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

you,” Evelyn said, keeping

still 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

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

the sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her

asked, rushing to her side.

eyes narrowing as he took

that she is back as a part of this family, and she asked me to kneel and beg. I

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

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Chapter 112

her voice ummavering.

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

make me look bad!”

as if she was trying to make sense of

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

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

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

come clean with her parents and had arranged for them

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

do you expect me to believe you when you’re always causing trouble?” he