The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Long after Evelyn's exchange with Michael, she kept thinking about their conversation and wondering why Michael had chosen not to tell Derek about their relationship.

What was Michael thinking? What did he want? Why was he suddenly being friendly now when he had seemed so bitter towards her in their first two encounters since they met at the company! These were the questions that kept whirling in her mind.

Derek, who had noticed her absentmindedness and had been hoping she would come to him with her worries decided to ask, unable to bear seeing

her so worried.

"Are you okay. Eve?" he asked, snapping a finger in front of her.

Startled, she looked at him, "Did you say something?" She asked apologetically.

Seeing that she had not heard him, Derek asked again, "You've been distracted all day. Is there something bothering you?"

Evelyn shook her head. "No. Everything is fine," she said as she glanced at her wristwatch. She was relieved to see that it was almost time to leave. "Are you sure?" Derek asked again and she nodded.

Although she was worried about why Michael was hiding their history and had considered telling Derek herself, she still wasn't sure how he would

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As much as she would have loved to tell him about it herself, she didn't want to risk him changing his mind and deciding to call off the interview.

It was best she played cool until the end of their arrangement so she could do the interview and leave. Maybe after the interview, she would tell him about it if Michael failed to do so by then. "Yeah. I'm fine, just tired.

1. Can I leave now since there's nothing left to do and it's a few minutes to your close hour?" she asked as she rose, carrying her handbag.

why

the hurry! I could drop you off if you want....

"I wonder why you keep offering when you know I'm going to keep saying no," she cut in and Derek smiled.

I don't give up easily," he said and she

she said

he called, his tone casual yet commanding and she

be traveling together this weekend for a business meeting, he announced, leaning back in his chair, his eyes gleaming

at him, searching for any sign of mischief. When she didn't see any, she

Best

mention it earlier? Where are we traveling to? And what's the meeting about?" she asked and he

Varis needs more space. We need to buy more of the properties surrounding the resort but one of the owners is being stubborn. He has insisted that I speak with him myself, he said and

going

"Precisely that."

chim

sell his property to you?" She asked,

weekend, Evelyn smiled, taking it

in action. I

go there with you to see the weekend. I

was probably saying that just to avoid going on the trip with him. He relaxed back in his chair and held her gaze.

very important. I can't miss it,"

been thinking of asking her to accompany him to the anniversary

Chapter 28

you don't have to worry about that. I also have somewhere I need to be on Sunday. So, we'll leave after the close of work on Friday and return on Sunday morning. You

isn't one of your usual antics," she said and Derek raised a

to decide whether it was a trick or

then sighed, "Alright. I will come prepared

of your day." Derek said as he watched

Evelyn called back before walking out

she quickly booked a ride and by the time she stepped

Was

waiting

outside and she gor

a discreet distance. Michael followed her for over thirty minutes and he frowned when the

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