The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 31

"Rival!" Sandra asked, wonilering if Evelyn knew something.

"Of course. We work for two different magazines, remember?" She said with a small smile when she saw the fear in Sandra's eyes before it flickered

"Oh, that's what you mean," Sandra said with a relieved laugh.

"Of course. What else could I have meant!" Evelyn asked innocently.

"Exactly why I was taken aback by your statement. I can't imagine us being rivals. But you have plans of returning to the family magazine, don't you" Sandra asked, and Evelyn shrugged.

"Do

o you want me tot I thought you'd be happy to run things there without me in the way," Evelyn asked, and Sandra's smile faltered.

"Why would you think that? I've missed you and would want you to come back. Dad and Mom miss you too. And talking about them, you have to come to their anniversary party. It's this Sunday, Sandra said, and Evelyn feigned surprise,

"Oh really?" She asked and Sandra nodded.

"Yes. You absolutely have to be there. I'll text you the details now," Sandra said wanting to forward the invitation to Evelyn

"Do I need an invitation to attend my parents' anniversary? I'll be there. Thanks for letting me know." Evelyn said and Sandra smiled, happy that she had convinced Evelyn to show up for her humiliation. "Great! I'm sure they would be happy to see you. They've been worried and disappointed about you not coming home," Sandra said and Evelyn smiled

"I'm not so sure Dad would be happy to see me. He might not want me there," Evelyn said and Sandra extended a hand to Evelyn, wanting to hold her.

Evelyn drew her hands down from the table and Sandra withdrew her hand. "You shouldn't think that, Evie. Dad misses you too. I'm sure he'd be happy seeing you, Sandra said and Evelyn nodded. "I hope so." Evelyn murmured.

"I can't wait for you to start working in the family company again, Sandra said and Evelyn resisted the urge to scoff.

Was Sandra scared of her coming back to take everything from her! Things that were rightfully hers? She mused with a shake of her head.

"Me too," Evelyn said with an easy smile. It was becoming easier now to just play along and watch Sandra and Michael make a fool of themselves. "So, do you have anyone special in your life right now?" Sandra asked conversationally,

I do,"

Tell me everything about him," Sandra said excitedly "Why

to be a

why you called off things with Michael She asked

and her shallow brain to interpret things that way. "Who

guess there's nothing between you and Derek Stone then. Michael

talk about Make?" Evelyn snapped, sounding harsher than she

do you know if Derek has someone in his life" She asked with a curious

you interested in him" Evelyn

a lot about him from Mike. So, I'm just curious," she said, and

to the office now. Evelyn said, glancing at her wristwatch. She was tired and wanted Sandra out of her face. Their conversation was beginning to wear her

tell that Evelyn had changed like Michael had said. Evelyn seemed like

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Chapter 31

it was because this was

were

six years. Whatever it was, she

so?" Evelyn asked with a raised

like I lost my best friend. You're not telling me anything. You seem distant,"

six years. It's normal to feel that way,"

by giving me your number, Sandra

thought and then took Sandra's phone to

stay? I

Evelyn cut her

Sandra asked and

a sleepover, I really need to

you

need to get

Evelyn said as she rose

together, Evelyn couldn't help wondering what Sandra was thinking and how she