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.

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

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

was just

to her or want to see her when you got back. And now this. What's really going on?

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

done.

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

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

want me to talk to

this," Evelyn pleaded.

so when I'm ready. I can't do that

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can't you tell me now!" Claire asked and Evelyn

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

father treated you that way

okay. Thank you," Evelyn said

Take care of yourself and Sam," Claire

had been cavesdropping on the call asked from behind

Claire asked as she

here talking to Evelyn,"

asked. Wondering why

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

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

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 will be forced to deal with you myself, Claire

then she tapped her

and had kept it away from her. Sandra mused, thinking about what

the

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

not wanting to believe that

They left separately, Michael said, reluctant to tell her that Evelyn had been the

noticed his hesitance, and he told her that Evelyn had left Derek

on to tell