Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 118

As the Elevator door closed behind Derek and Sandra, Derek casually leaned against the wall, his mind already working on the next steps.

He slipped his phone out of his pocket and quickly composed a text to Evelyn Taking Sandra to lunch. 1just sent you something important. Check it out when you can.]

With a swift motion, he forwarded the recorded conversation to Evelyn, ensuring she had all the evidence he had just acquired since it had everything to do with the both of them.

As he slipped his phone back into his pocket, he turned his attention to Sandra. “Did you come in your car?” he asked, his tone light as if the question was merely a formality.

“Yes, I drove. Why?” She asked with a cheerful smile.

Although the day had started out in such a shitty way, she was happy being with Derek this way and having him take her to lunch.

“I was thinking it might be easier if we took separate cars, so you don’t have to come back just to pick up yours. That way, you can go straight to your office,” he explained, not wanting to endure her company in the drive to the restaurant,

Sandra’s expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly recovered, her voice taking on a playful lit. “Oh, Derek, you’re such a gentleman. But I really don’t mind. I enjoy spending time with you. We can go together, and I just come back here with you afterward.”

Derek’s smile was polite, hiding the mild irritation he felt at her insistence. Before he could respond, the elevator dinged softly, signaling their arrival on the ground floor. The doors slid open, revealing the busy lobby of the office building.

As they stepped out, their eyes immediately landed on Michael, who was approaching the elevator. The surprise on Michael’s face was almost comical as he took in the sight of Sandra by Derek’s side.

“Sandra,” Michael greeted, his tone laced with mild confusion.”

“What are you doing here?”

Sandra’s heart skipped a beat. She had acted without informing Michael. “I just came to make sure Derek wasn’t mad at me anymore. You know how I hate it when we’re not on good terms.

Michael’s eyes flicked to Derek, who was watching the exchange with a neutral expression. “My feelings are hurt. You cared about Derek so much and didn’t even stop by to say hello to me?” Michael asked, clearly taken aback by Sandra’s boldness.

planned to come over and say hello to you when we

heading out for lunch, Mike. Care to join us

tight smile on his lips. Thanks,

nodded, watching as Michael walked away, his posture stiff. As soon as he was out of sight, Derek turned to

knew that Michael would never expose her. Not when doing that would mean exposing himself since they were partners in crime.

Derek’s car. The drive to the restaurant was filled with small talk–Sandra prattling on about work while Derek

he found it even more difficult to pretend to like Sandra as he had done the last time. He wasn’t even in the mood

chic place that Sandra had suggested, they were promptly

taking on a slightly accusatory edge. “So. I was meaning to ask you. Why did you let Evelyn answer your call the

in her demeanor. “I was driving,” he explained calmly. I don’t take calls when I drive, so

have called me back instead of letting her handle it Derek suppressed a sigh, keeping his tone even. “Llirn’t think it was a big deal. But if it upset you,

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true that you’re still doing the interview! Why

p my private life.

before responding. “Evelyn and 1 hail an agreement.

deepened, and there was a flicker of something darker in her eyes. “Tin just worried that Evelyn will try to seduce

of the interview”

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expression neutral. “Don’t Michael tell you what I told

deepened in confusion. “What did

to get to know her. That after seeing how she treated you and how she’s been acting. I realized she’s not suitable for

surprise and pleasure washing over her features.

no need to worry

looked partially mollied, but there was still a hint

phone. “Can we take a picture together?” she asked with a smile, her tone almost coaxing Derek smiled tightly, shaking his head as he wondered what she was thinking now. “You know

Once the waiter left, Sandra

you because I was sort of upset, Evelyn