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

her. “Evie, why don’t you join us for breakfast?” she suggested,

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

forward, her eyes flashing with fury. “What do you think you’re doing? Do you really! think

amusement. “I’ll always luve a place in this family and at the magazine, Sandra. It

them

narrowed,

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

not up to you,” Evelyn said, keeping her

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

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 Claire rushed back into the room, concern enched on

the sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her

happened?” Claire asked,

Eric demanded, his eyes narrowing as he

slapped me!” Sandra cried, pointing a 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

her seat, her expression serene as she looked up at her father.

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her voice ummavering. “She’s

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

make me look bad!”

she was trying to make sense of the situation

Evelyn. “You came here asking for forgiveness only

to work this time. I know you’re trying to turn Dad against

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

her parents and had

“Dad. I didn’t.”

“How

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