The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 27

Michael who had been thinking all morning about how to get more information on Evelyn and Derek's interview arrangement decided to go speak with Derek's secretary since he believed she would know all about their appointments,

If he could find out the next time Evelyn would be stopping by to meet with Derek, then he could easily arrange to tail her when she leaves.

He frowned when he got to Derek's office lobby and saw that his secretary was not in her seat.

y was inside the office with Derek, and not wanting to leave without getting the information he came for, he decided to

Assuming that the secretary was go into Derek's office.

He knocked once on the door, and without waiting for a response, he opened the door and stepped in.

He stopped in his tracks when he saw Evelyn seated there with Derek. Although her presence ignited a spark of anger in Michael, he didn't let it show and instead, he pasted a polite smile on his face. Derek and Evelyn who had been in the middle of a conversation looked up when Michael walked in, and Evelyn suppressed a scowl.

*I wasn't expecting you this morning." Derek said as Michael walked further into the office after closing the door behind him.

"I'm sorry to barge in...

"You don't have to apologize, Derek said and then turned to Evelyn whom he thought had no idea who Michael was

"Eve? This is Michael, my cousin, and Michael, this...

"There's no need for the introductions. We already met, Michael said turning to smile at Evelyn who couldn't help but wish she could knock the smile off Michael's face. "Really?" Derek asked, giving Evelyn a questioning look and Evelyn offered a polite nod to Derek.

outside since you have company," She

nod, and she walked away, her movement

turned back to Derek, who gestured to him to sit

get a better understanding of me. I want her to be as objective as possible in whatever she writes. At the end of our month together, she would have gotten all the answers to her questions about me and the interview would merely

was more than pleased with this information since it meant he and Sandra had ample time to put their plan into motion. That sounds thorough I guess this is your way of controlling what is put out

to be put out there, Derek said

by because I wanted to thank you for agreeing

do," Derek said and Michael

party y with me.

get going then and leave

Michael

here just

or

so tell you how much it means to me that you honored my request. It's not an easy feat getting the elusive Derek

be making your appearance at the

be any cameras or interviews at the party, we are good, Derek sadd and

Michael assured him before heading for

into place perfectly, Michael thought with a

waiting area and busy with her phone, he approached her, his expression

he

Thought I

talk to me when you see me?" She asked