The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 10

Michael, who had been in the company's security room checking the CCTV footage to see where Evelyn had entered, saw her coming out of Derek's office, and he immediately hurried out of there so he could catch up with her.

He was quick enough to arrive outside just as she got into a cab. Michael made sure to stay on Evelyn's tail as he followed her from when she left Stone Corp until she arrived at The Stone's Palace. He waited in his car until Evelyn entered and disappeared into the hotel before he stepped out.

Crossing the street, he entered the grand foyer of the hotel, the polished marble floors echoing his footsteps.

He approached the reception desk, where a young woman greeted him with a professional smile and the smile grew wider when she recognized Michael to be their CEO's cousin. "Good afternoon, sir. How can I assist you today?" she asked, her voice as polished as the surroundings.

Michael leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. "I was wondering if you could tell me if any Evelyn Quinn is staying here. I have a personal matter to discuss with her," he inquired.

Although that was against the Hotel's policy, the receptionist didn't bother asking any questions as she typed swiftly into her computer and then nodded.

"Yes, Ms. Quinn is staying here. Is there anything else I can assist you with?" she asked, and Michael asked for the room number.

"Anything else, sir?" she asked, and he shook his head.

"That's all I needed to know. Thank you," Michael said before stepping back and exiting the hotel.

Now that he knew where Evelyn was staying, it was time he found out what she had gone to do at the office, Michael thought as he returned to the company.

The moment he got to the company, he went directly to Derek's office, and the secretary did not stop him as he went in.

on the phone with Evelyn's boss, spared Michael a glance as he walked in, "Yes. You got that right. That's my only condition," Derek said before hanging up. "Hey!" Michael greeted casually as he made himself comfortable on one of the seats, "Are you very busy?"

Why? Is there a problem?"Derek asked, giving Michael his

I saw a lady leaving your office, and I'm sort of curious about her. What was she here for?" Michael said, gauging Derek's reaction. Derek's eyes narrowed

the only

wanted. An exclusive interview with the elusive Stone

with a grin, not wanting to tell

shake of his head, thinking that Evelyn had left so quickly because Derek turned her down.

the only reason you are here?" Derek asked suspiciously, and Michael smiled, deciding to seize the opportunity

I leave my office to come talk about some random girl?" Michael asked incredulously, and

why are

a favor," he said, and Derek

very well I don't

Derek asked with disapproval.

to accompany

Derek cut in before he

would convince you

Derek said

party. It's their twenty-third

Why do you care about making their anniversary special for them? And why would I want to do that for them when their daughter jilted you that way? Don't tell me you still have feelings for her, and you're hoping she would come back to

are good to him. Her father even disowned her because of what she did to me.