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.

ruckus at your party. I

really going on between you and Sandra?" Claire asked since could understand the problem between Evelyn

just a

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 for her

I can't tell you about it. Maybe it's best you take Sandra's words for it,"

done.

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

help but wonder how someone as sweet as Claire had given

want me to

this," Evelyn pleaded.

have to wait for me to do so when I'm

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you tell me now!" Claire

is right. For now, I really don't

treated you that

I'm okay. Thank you,"

you soon. Take care of yourself and Sam," Claire

had been cavesdropping on the call asked from behind Claire,

what?" Claire asked as she

to Evelyn," she said and Claire raised

asked. Wondering why Sandra's tone and expression were

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

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 to you-" "Mom!" Sandra exclaimed, unable to believe that her

around your Dad. I don't know what you hope to achieve or what you're up to,

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

it away from her. Sandra mused, thinking about what she

since she had left the party to go freshen up and change

after making sure no one was around to

wanting to believe that their plan did

separately, Michael said, reluctant to tell her that

told her that Evelyn

on to tell her