The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 29

As Michael waited for Evelyn outside the bakery, he decided to give Sandra a call to while away the time since he was bored.

He knew she would be happy when he told her about Derek's arrangement with Evelyn. He smiled as he dialed her line and it didn't take long for

her to receive the call

"Hey, boo," Sandra greeted in a sultry voice that made him grin.

what?" He asked and she raised a brow.

"Evelyn got hit by a car and she's dead?" She asked, and Michael chuckled.

"You'd like that to happen, wouldn't you!"

You know that would take care of ALL my problems, Sandra sald and Michael chuckled again.

"Well, she isn't dead. I have my eyes on her right now. She's hanging out with Rayna at the moment," he said and Sandra frowned.

"Evelyn is hanging out with Rayna? You mean that stupid bitch is hanging out with Rayna when she is yet to reach out to me!" Sandra asked in disbelief.

"I told you she has changed, didn't It Michael said and she sighed.

"Do you think that maybe she found out about us? She asked with a frown.

"There is no way she could have found out about us. We've been careful all this while. She doesn't even know her," Michael said and Sandra nodded. you masterminded my meeting with

"You are right. I just can't understand why she is being this way," Sandra said, and seeing that she was upset, he decided to change the subject. "Well, why don't I brighten your mood? 1 found out about her arrangement with Derek," he said, and Sandra perked up.

"You did? What about it?" she asked excitedly,

"That's awesome" She screeched when Michael told her about meeting her in Derek's office and what Derek had told him.

Michael chuckled, "Yeah. It means the universe is on our side. Everything is going to go perfectly

"Yeah. Are you still on her tail?"

"Yes. I think this might take a while, Michael said, not looking forward to waiting on Evelyn for that long.

"Don't bother with that anymore. You can go home. I'm going to reach out to Rayna and find out what's up with Evelyn. And now that I know Evelyn will be at Stone Corp, I think it's best I pay her a visit at the office. If she won't come to me, I should go to her," Sandra said thoughtfully.

to go now. My mom is calling," he said, before

for two hours before deciding to

How are you? Sandra asked, the moment Rayna received her call, her voice was warm and friendly since she had been

said

often. It's just

just left here and you're calling now," Rayna said and Sandra

won't believe that we both have not met yet because of our busy schedules, Sandra

have seen her before you then,"

without me. Why do I feel left out?" Sandra said, pretending to be

reunion though. It's going to be so much fun with Evelyn in attendance

an eyebrow. "Evelyn

attending the reunion?

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Rayna asked and Sandra

miss it for anything. Especially not when my Evie will be there after all these years. Please

going to be at the reunion this year? Well, she was

as she stepped into her apartment, the soft click of the door behind her marking

Canibar hum of conversation drifted from the living room, and a smile tugged at her lips as she recognized

find Samantha and her stepmother, seated on the couch,

"Mommy! Look who's here!" she exclaimed, scrambling off the couch and running over to Evelyn.

at Claire

hugging her tightly, her smile

so good to see you" Evelyn said warmly, her eyes meeting her

stood, her face breaking into a gentle smile. "Hello, Evelyn. Sorry, I stopped by unannounced. I wanted to see Sam and drop off some stuff"," Evelyn waved off the apology as she set Samantha down, "You don't have to apologize. You're always welcome," she

have to see the dolls Grandma bought met They're amazing!" she said, her eyes sparkling

Samantha proudly displayed the dolls, each one

she recognized them. These... these were mine when I was your age," she said softly, reaching out to

doll's hair back. She moved to the

she said, turning to Claire with gratitude. Claire smiled, her eyes

I totally forgot about them,"

minutes of doll-related stories, Evelyn called out to Maya. "Maya, could you take Sam in to get ready for bed?

take Samantha's hand. "Come on, Sam. Let's get you into

for a moment but then smiled and followed May out

alone, Evelyn turned to Claire, her expression sincere. "Thank you for coming and spending time with Samantha.

1. me.

reached out, covering Evelyn's hand with her own. "It's my pleasure, Evelyn Samantha is my grandchild after all, and I cherish every moment I