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.

say hello to you when

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

shook his head, a tight smile on his lips. Thanks, but I’ve already got plans. You two enjoy

of sight, Derek turned to Sandra, his voice light. “Shall

She knew that Michael would never expose her. Not when doing that would mean exposing himself since they

as they made their way to Derek’s car. The drive to the restaurant was filled with small talk–Sandra prattling on about work while Derek responded with polite, if distant,

he found it even more difficult to pretend to like Sandra as he had done the

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

Sandra wasted no time, her tone taking on a slightly accusatory edge. “So. I

sudden change in her demeanor. “I was driving,” he explained calmly. I don’t take calls when I drive, so I asked her to answer the phone. I didn’t know it was

slight frown. “You could 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.

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Init her expression remained wary. “Is it true that you’re still doing the interview! Why are you so determines in have Evelyn

p my private life.

leaned back in his chair, taking a moment before responding. “Evelyn and 1 hail an agreement. Besides, I prefer to keep my

her eyes. “Tin just worried that Evelyn will try to

of the interview”

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neutral. “Don’t Michael tell you what

frown deepened in confusion. “What did you tell

interview because I wanted to get to know her. That after seeing how she treated you and how she’s been acting.

widened, a mixture of surprise and pleasure washing over her features. “Is that true?” she asked, her voice

“Yes. So, there’s no need to worry about Evelyn

there was still a hint of bitterness

that Derek 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

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

see you because I was sort of upset,