The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 30

The next day. Evelyns found herself with an unexpected lunch break without Derek. Derek had left for a conference meeting without needing her assistance, which meant she had a rare moment of freedom during office hours.

Deciding to take advantage of it, she stepped out of Derek's office, her mind already drifting towards thoughts of a quiet cafe where she could decompress

As she closed the door behind her, she heard a familiar voice. Her steps slowed, and her heart clenched painfully. Sandra was standing there, talking to Derek's secretary. Evelyn's stomach tightened with a mix of surprise and dread,

Although she had been expecting Sandra's visit from the moment she ran into Michael the first time and she had been bracing herself since she knew it was inevitable to see Sandra, seeing her now, she couldn't control how she felt,

Sandra's voice carried a lilting warmth. "I was hoping to catch up with Evelyn. Is she in""

Evelyn's eyes met the secretary's, who glanced her way, and before she could respond, Sandra followed the secretary's gaze and turned, her face lit up with delight,

"Ah, there she is! Eviel" she exclaimed, her smile broadening as she hurried over.

As Evelyn watched her approach her with that pretentious smile, she wanted nothing but to push her down, but she couldn't. She had to control her emotions.

way and leave, ignore Sandra like she had done Michael but she couldn't do that either.

She wanted to turn away

sly bitch could pretend And she wanted

a bug. Evelyn stood rigid, her arms hanging uselessly at her sides. The embrace felt like an unwanted Intrusion, a forced act that reopened wounds she lud

body stiffened, her hands clenching into fists at her sides. Memories and emotions she had buried

years ago, Sandra's mocking voice and that of Michael laughing at her, how she had been totally fooled without realizing who Sandra was stirred a lot of negative emotions within her, and even though she wanted nothing than to slap

smile faltering slightly as she noticed Evelyn's cold response. "I was just asking about you. I've missed you so much, EvieTM Evelyn forced a tight smile, the effort

see you," Evelyn said, not bothering to

was doubting that in her mind. "If so, why didn't you bother reaching out to me at least! It's been six years, Evie. Why did you cut me off! If not for Michael. I wouldn't have known you were back and

Michael had told her about her working at Stone Corp. "I was trying to settle in first. You

visited Rayna and not me." Sandra said and when Evelyn looked at her in surprise that she knew,

catch up with her and she told me you just left then. Sandra said but Evelyn said nothing as she wondered if Sandra and Michael were tailing her. "Can we talk? I was hoping we

spill over. She swallowed hard, her throat tight. "I don't see why not,

guiding her toward the elevator. "Thank you. I can't wait to catch up with you." Sandra said excitedly while Evelyn remained

they rode the elevator down, Evelyn's mind raced as Sandra chattered endlessly about work. Evelyn stared at the numbers descending, feeling Trapped. She couldn't wait for the doors to open and

cafe nearby. Sandra chose a quiet table by the window, and they sat down. Evelyn could feel the tension in her own lealy, every minele tint with uprave. She wanted to

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have any appetite to eat in Sandra's presence, and

you not coming home yet?" Sandra asked after they

no plans of coming home. I guess you're still close to Michael." Evelyn said watching