The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 7

"Look, Mommy! We can see everything from here!" Samantha exclaimed as they walked into their spacious and elegantly decorated room with a view of the city.

Evelyn smiled, her heart swelling with love for her daughter. "Yes, we can. It's a beautiful view," Evelyn said as she watched Samantha run to the window, pressing her nose against the glass. The bellman set their luggage down and handed Evelyn the room keys. "If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call the front desk."

"Thank you, Evelyn replied, tipping him.

As he left, she turned to Maya. "You can go freshen up and get some rest. I will take care of Sam. Tomorrow you'll have to watch her. I have a very important meeting tomorrow." Maya nodded. "You don't have to worry about a thing.

We will be fine. We plan on exploring the playground tomorrow."

Evelyn smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Maya. I don't know what I'd do without you," Evelyn said as Maya walked away to her room.

"Mommy, I have a new friend," Samantha, who had been looking out the glass, announced as she came back to join her mother. +5

"Already?" Evelyn asked, amused by Samantha's ability to befriend people so easily.

"Yes. His name is Rek, and he told me about the playground," Samantha said, and Evelyn smiled.

"I see. Hopefully, you'll get to play with Rek at the playground tomorrow," Evelyn said, thinking that Rek was a kid her age.

"Now, no more talking. Time to freshen up," Evelyn announced before Samantha could say anything else.

comfortable in the other room, Evelyn took a moment to herself. She stood by the window, looking out at the city she had once known so

one that was tied to her promotion. She

Stone, to

able to achieve, and she had to

for now, she needed to rest and

way through the early morning traffic,

looked both familiar and strange at the same time, a reminder of how much time she

to convince Mr. Stone to have the interview with her, and even as the cab rode to a stop

years from people even far more experienced than she was? As she walked into the

mind was so focused on her

familiar figure

"Evelyn?"

wasted her precious years on. The bastard who had tried to dupe her into

of him annoyed her even more now

In putting the past behind her, she had forgotten that Derek Stone was his cousin. Was Michael

an apology or explanation as to why you called off the wedding? Do you have any idea

go on your way and act like you

he could recover from his shock, she walked away and stepped into the elevator, hoping to avoid any further interaction with

Without wasting any time, he whipped out his phone and dialed

I just ran into right now,"