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.

since you have company," She said

she

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

At the end of our month together, she would have

put their plan into motion. That sounds thorough I guess this is your way of controlling what is

to be put

I stopped by because I wanted to thank you for agreeing said and Derek waved

the least I could do,"

attend the anniversary party y with me.

once again. I will get going then and

to your work, Michael

just to thank me! Derek

or

much it means to me that you honored my request. It's not an easy

satisfying knowing that you'll be making your appearance at the party before the

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

of the sort. Only premium entertainment, Michael assured him before

with a

saw Evelyn seated in the waiting area and busy with her phone, he approached

he

Thought I

you not to talk to me when you see

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