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.

met. I will be waiting outside since you have company," She

her a nod, and she walked away,

the door closed behind her, Michael turned back to Derek, who gestured to him to sit down. "Are you having

objective as possible in whatever she writes. At the end of our month together, she

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

false news to be put out there, Derek said and Michael

makes sense. Anyway, I stopped by because I wanted to thank

least I could do," Derek said and Michael

with me. It

I will get

to your work, Michael said as he

just to thank me! Derek asked

or

tell you how much it means to me that you honored my request.

you'll be making your appearance at the party before the interview, Michael said

interviews at the party,

of the sort. Only premium entertainment, Michael assured him before heading for the door. Things were

into place perfectly, Michael thought with a satisfied smile as he stepped

approached her, his expression carefully neutral. "Hello, Evie," called and Evelyn looked

he

Thought I

to me when you see me?" She