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.

come over and say hello to you when we

to step in before the tension could escalate “We’re heading out for lunch, Mike. Care to join us His

lips.

posture stiff. As soon as he was out of sight, Derek turned to Sandra, his voice light. “Shall we?” Sandra beamed up at

Michael. If Derek loved her, that was all she needed. She knew that Michael would never expose her. Not when doing that would mean exposing himself since they were partners in

their way to Derek’s car. The drive to the restaurant was filled

to pretend to like Sandra

arrived at the restaurant, a chic place that Sandra had suggested, they were promptly seated at a secluded

taking on a slightly accusatory edge. “So. I was meaning to ask

calmly. I don’t take calls when I drive, so I asked her to answer the phone. I didn’t know it was

of letting her handle it Derek suppressed a sigh, keeping his tone even. “Llirn’t think it was a big

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expression remained wary. “Is it true that you’re still doing the interview! Why are you so determines in have Evelyn do ar I could rasily

p my private life.

chair, taking a moment before responding. “Evelyn and 1 hail

was a flicker of something darker in her eyes. “Tin just worried that Evelyn will try to seduce you under

of the interview”

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confusion. “What did you tell

in love with Evelyn and that I wanted her to do the interview because I wanted to get to know her. That after seeing how she treated you and

and pleasure washing over her features. “Is

his expression sincere. “Yes. So, there’s no need to worry about

a hint of bitterness

had ever liked Evelyn in the first place. She reached into her bag and pulled out her 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 I’m not a fan of taking pictures” Sandra posted again but quickly shrugged it off

interrupting the moment as he took their orders. Once the waiter left, Sandra leaned forward, her

because I was sort of upset,