The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 41

Seeing the anger burning in his eyes, Evelyn froze. This wasn't what she had expected. In fact, it was far from what she had been expecting after everything they had done last night.

What was wrong? Was it the phone call! Did he find out already about her relationship with Michael? Or was it about Samantha!

She shook her head inwardly. It couldn't be about Samantha since even her mom who knew about Samantha didn't know that Derek was Samantha's father.

So, what was he talking about? And why did he look so angry? It had to be about her and Michael, she thought as she took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry. I would have told you about it but I was scared if I did you wouldn't.."

"I wouldn't what?" He snapped, angrier at the admittance of her action.

"I bared my heart to you. I told you it had to be off records and between us. Why would you ever divulge such information to the public?" He asked bitterly

This time Evelyn looked at him, her brows drawn together in a confused frown. "Divulge what information? What are you talking about?" she asked, her heart pounding as she took in his cold demeanor. "Don't play dumb with me, Evelyn! It's too late for that when you already admitted to it," he growled and her frown deepened.

"Admitted to what? What's going on? You are confusing me." Evelyn said and Derek flashed his phone's screen in her face even though they were standing on the opposite side of the bed.

Evelyn dimmed her eyes so she could see what was on the screen. Her heart skipped a beat when her eyes caught the caption.

DEREK STONE IS HE DEAD

saw the pain in his eyes, "I didn't. I didn't tell anyone about your adoption... The rest of her words trailed off when Derek closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I don't know if I'm more disappointed by your action or the lies you're telling now. You are the

knows about it. Evelyn

parents who knows how I feel about it, and it is all written in here! How could you even think of accusing

would do something like this or try to blame his

I didn't. I promised to keep it myself and I did just

My adoption has been a secret kept within the family all these years yet just a couple of days after I reveal it to you, it becomes national news. How convenient is that?" he asked,

had never seen him that hurt or angry and it pained her to see him that way because he thought she

this? She asked herself

me, Derek. I didn't tell anyone about it. I've never spoken to a single soul about your adoption, I swear

source of the news?" he asked and Evelyn's heart skipped a bear, confusion clouding her mind. "Empowered Magazine?" She repeated,

news telling everyone about his adoption,

selfishness.

didn't they inform her or call to confirm the information from her before

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Chapter 41

that morning. "This was released this morning," she said as though that should mean something and Derek raised a brow, "How could

supposed to be your alibi! Seriously? I'm not stupid, Evelyn. We both know you don't have to do it yourself. Any of your subordinates could have done it with your instructions. And even if you didn't give the instructions, there's no way they could have released this news if you didn't tell them about it in