The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 23

The next day, Derek was as professional as ever, but Evelyn couldn't shake the feeling that he was watching her every move, waiting for her to slip up. She had to stay vigilant and not let her guard down. At the close of work, she felt a sense of relief wash over her as she made her way out of Derek's office and headed for the elevator.

She was relieved that Derek had behaved himself and not caused any unnecessary drama. All she had to do now was do her best to keep things this way for the next twenty-two days and soon it will all be over. Her thoughts were interrupted by a familiar but unpleasant voice calling out her

name.

"Evelyn! Evelyn!"

Evelyn took a deep breath as she turned to face Michael, praying for the patience to deal with him.

"It's really you.

What are you back here for?" He asked as he strode towards her, his expression a mix of surprise and annoyance.

When Sandra had informed him that Evelyn had checked out of the hotel, they had both assumed that she had returned to wherever she came from and they didn't have to deal with her anymore, but seeing her here now, on his way to Derek's office to remind him once again of the anniversary which was coming up the next weekend, Michael couldn't help but feel annoyed.

"What's your business with my reason for being here, Michael? Why do you concern yourself with my business?" Evelyn asked, looking trying to keep the irritation out of her voice

"You know where this is, don't you? This is Stone Corp. I not only work here, but this place belongs to my family too, so your presence here is my business. What are you doing here?" Michael demanded, his tone sharp and condescending.

one last time. "You don't

you still coming around? Or do you plan to seduce him

for this nonsense," she said, deciding to ignore him since she was already losing her

Evelyn jerked her hand free, and she smiled sardonically as she met his gaze. "Don't tell me you're not over me yet, Michael. That would be too pathetic, don't you think? Seeing as I haven't even spared you a thought in all this time, She asked, deciding to bruise his

and why she was speaking to him in that manner. "I don't have any feelings for

yourself with me. We have nothing in common.

bitch like you anywhere

is the one who wants to be near me?" She asked

by that?" he asked feeling

seduce him? Are you going to stop me?" she asked with a smirk

to? Are you really trying to seduce

go ahead and tell your cousin who I am! Please, do me a favor and tell him. I'd like to see how he reacts to

cyes.

Evie! You've changed so much," Michael

I'm going to warn you for the last time, stay away from

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up to. That would make her the pathetic one. had

of her as their