The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 21

A week later. Evelyn felt like half of her burdens had lifted after she finally moved out of the hotel and into her apartment.

The past week at work with Derek had been surprisingly drama-free and pleasantly uneventful, so much so that she was still finding it hard to believe considering how he had made her believe he was going to be flirting and seducing her throughout the duration of their arrangement.

Judging by the way everything was going smoothly and how she had yet to run into Michael for the past week, she was beginning to think that Lady Luck was on her side, and she could only hope that it would remain that way for the remaining three weeks of the arrangement.

Arriving at the office. Evelyn's brows pulled together when she entered the office and saw that Derek was nowhere in sight but his coat hung on the coat hanger letting her know he had come to work. Deciding to confirm with his secretary, she went out to ask and when the secretary told her he stepped out a while ago without mentioning where he was headed, Evelyn decided to go get his coffee before he returned.

She was surprised when she approached the coffee kitchen and saw Derek coming out from there, carrying two coffee cups in hand

"Good morning, Eve. How are you?" he asked and Evelyn resisted the urge to roll her eyes.

Even though he had been on his best behavior, he had kept referring to her as Eve and now, she was no longer bothered by it.

"Good morning. meant for

Mr. Stone I was just ca

was just coming to get your coffee. Are you expecting a guest?" she asked curiously, wondering who the other c

cup was

"I have been expecting you. I figured I get us both coffee today seeing how you were running late," he said, handing her a cup.

"Is this your way of scolding me for being late?" She asked, amused as she reached to take the cup from him.

As Derek handed her the cup, he smiled at her, "No. I am not scolding you. There are better ways to do that. Besides, you've not been a bad girl," he said with a wink, making her heart skip a beat. Thank you," she muttered as she looked away from him, her heart racing.

"You're welcome always, Eve. Let's head back to the office." he said and she nodded as she followed him back to his office, neither of them saying a

word to each other

leave early. Evelyn observed thirty minutes later as she looked at the appointment journal the secretary had handed her for the new week. You can leave after my lunch meeting"

Your secretary didn't

either. It was an impromptu arrangement,"

taking place? Evelyn

I will drive us there," he said and she

left for the meeting after noon, Evelyn couldn't help but be curious about who they

are you meeting? Where is the meeting taking place! And what is the meeting and out?" she

that?" He asked with a curious, ignoring her

I supposed to?"

you should. We are old friends after all. Besides, I'm your employer," he said, and

have fooled me,"

you mean?" He

is your name. We are not friends, and I have no intention of being friends with you. Not

to crack, you know!" Derek said, and she shook

where you got it wrong. I'm not a nut for you to crack in the

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Chapter 21

already. I'm curious about your findings so far. What have you learned about me?" he asked changing the

by the change of subject, she paused, considering his question. "Well, I've noticed a few things, she began

hands-on approach to leadership. It's clear that you're deeply involved in every aspect of the company, which is commendable and it makes me wonder how you've managed to keep away from the public eye for so long," she said

good to know you're paying

what I'm good at." Evelyn said, making up her mind to find out why he had stayed away from the media for so

to see more things you're good at, he drawled and Evelyn

venue of the meeting, who you are meeting, and why? Shouldn't I know what to expect?" Evelyn reminded him, steering the conversation to safer grounds. "Why the hurry? We are almost there, and you will find out soon enough. But I can assure you that you will like the restaurant," he said,

he had chosen place with her in mind? It wasn't

she mused, but

the hostess

she could ask any questions, Derek held out her seat and she sat down. She

are there only two seats?" she asked suspiciously as a

running late. When he arrives we will leave you here and go to a different table to speak privately while you observe. Let's order