The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 49

Evelyn sighed when she stepped into the house to find that Samantha had already gone to bed.

Wanting to draw comfort from her daughter after the events of the evening. Evelyn went into Samantha's room and sat by the edge of the bed as she gazed at Samantha's sleeping form.

Although she was looking at Samantha, all she could think of was the look on Derek's face earlier when he said he couldn't stand seeing her being treated that way.

She cringed at the thought that he had witnessed all that had transpired between her and her father.

Who was he to criticize how her father had treated her when he had done the same too! she thought and then narrowed her eyes when something occurred to her.

When did he arrive at the party! Why was he there in the first place when he didn't even like making public appearances? Had he become close to her family in her absence! Or did Michael and Sandra invite him? Was that the reason Sandra had asked her to attend the party!

Did Sandra put up that show because Derek was there? Did Michael not bother to tell Derek about their relationship this whole time because they planned to embarrass her this way!

She sighed when she remembered that Derek had wanted to ask her about her relationship with Michael but she had been too angry and embarrassed to talk to him.

Evelyn did not doubt that Sandra had not acted alone. Michael had to have been involved in what Sandra did, and it made her wonder why they were doing all of that when she wasn't even bothering them. Were they trying to sabotage her chances of having an interview with Derek? Or was Sandra just feeling threatened by her presence in Derek's life and so wanted her out of the picture?

Was it possible that Michael could have released the news about Derek? She mused, narrowing her eyes.

It couldn't be a coincidence that the very day Derek told her about it was the same day Sandra visited the company, or was it!

But how could Michael have known what she discussed with Derek? Evelyn mused as the massaged her temple where a headache was beginning to

throb.

She was jolted out of her thoughts when her phone started ringing and she immediately silenced it and left the room so that she wouldn't disturb Samantha's sleep.

By the time she got into her bedroom, the call had already disconnected, but before she could check who the caller was or even dial the caller back, her phone started ringing again and she sighed when she saw it was her stepmom.

If only her father was a bit more attentive and caring like Claire then maybe things wouldn't be the way they were, she mused as she took the call

"Hello, Mom," she greeted, her voice soft.

"Are you home now?" Claire asked, sounding exhausted.

your party. I shouldn't have come," Evelyn said with

you and Sandra?" Claire asked since could understand the problem between Evelyn and her father but she couldn't understand

just a

I never really understood why you didn't reach out to her or want to see her when you got back. And now this. What's really going on? Did Sandra do something to you? Claire pressed, clearly worried

you take Sandra's words for it," Evelyn

done.

I don't want to do that. Please talk to me,"

someone as sweet as Claire had given birth to someone as

you want me to talk to

this," Evelyn pleaded.

then you'd have to wait for me to do so when I'm ready. I can't do that right now.

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Chapter 49

can't you tell me now!"

is right. For now, I really don't want to dwell on

treated you that

Mom. Don't apologize on his behalf. I'm okay. Thank

Take care

who had been cavesdropping on the call asked from behind Claire,

as she turned around

to Evelyn," she said and Claire

she asked. Wondering why Sandra's tone and expression were

side. Yet here you are apologizing to her because Dad scolded her. Am I your biological daughter or is Evelyn your true daughter?" Sandra asked

won't take sides. I don't believe what you said earlier about the reason Evelyn did that to you-" "Mom!" Sandra exclaimed,

expect me to take sides. And I've noticed how you subtly bring up inciting conversations. regarding Evelyn around your Dad. I don't know what you hope to achieve

leave and then she tapped her fingers on the island of

kept it away from her. Sandra mused, thinking

joined her, "Where is Derek?" she asked since she had left the party to go freshen up and change her clothes earlier after Derek left

Michael said after making sure no one was around

her?" She asked, not wanting to believe that their plan did not

said, reluctant to tell her that Evelyn had been the one

told her that Evelyn

to