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.

such a ruckus at your party.

and Sandra?" Claire asked since could understand the problem between Evelyn and her father but she

just a

the way you looked at her. I never really understood why you didn't reach out to her or want to see her when you got

it. Maybe it's best you take Sandra's words for it," Evelyn said since she still didn't want to tell

done.

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

couldn't help but wonder how someone as sweet as Claire had given birth to someone as

me to talk to

this," Evelyn pleaded.

you, then you'd have to wait for me to do so when I'm ready.

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now!" Claire

when the time is right. For now, I really don't want to dwell on it," Evelyn said

sorry your father treated you that way

on his behalf. I'm okay. Thank you,"

I will stop by to see you soon. Take care of yourself and Sam," Claire said

cavesdropping on the call asked

what?" Claire asked as she turned around to

here talking to Evelyn," she said and Claire raised

not?" she asked. Wondering why Sandra's tone

there. You saw how she embarrassed me and humiliated me publicly but you didn't take my 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 and Claire looked at her for a

raised you both myself. You are both my daughters and I won't take sides. I don't believe what you said

know what happened between you both but do not 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 or what you're up to, but you better put an end to your foolishness else I

watched her mother leave and then she tapped her fingers on the island

known where Evelyn was the whole time and had kept it away from her. Sandra mused, thinking about what she

is Derek?" she asked since she had left the party to go freshen up and change her

after making sure no one

She asked, not wanting to believe that

They left separately, Michael said, reluctant to tell her

when she noticed his hesitance, and he told her that Evelyn had left Derek before he got there and went

on to