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.

caused such a ruckus at your party. I shouldn't have

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

was just a

saw 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 back. And now this. What's really going on? Did Sandra do something to you? Claire pressed, clearly worried

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

done.

that, Evie. I don't want to

as

me to talk to

this," Evelyn pleaded.

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

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now!" Claire asked

For now, I really don't want to

father treated you that way

apologize on his behalf. I'm okay. Thank you," Evelyn said and Claire sighed once

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

cavesdropping on the

what?" Claire asked as she turned around

you're in here talking to Evelyn," she said and

not?" she asked. Wondering why

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

you, Sandy. And I know Evelyn. I raised you both myself. You are both my daughters and I won't take sides. I don't believe what you said earlier about the reason Evelyn did that

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,

leave and then she tapped her fingers

where Evelyn was the whole time and had kept it away from her. Sandra mused,

Michael joined her, "Where is Derek?" she asked since she had left the party to go

left," Michael said after making sure no one was around to eavesdrop

asked, not wanting to

tell her that Evelyn had been the

asked when she noticed his hesitance, and he told her that Evelyn had left

on to tell her