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

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

was just

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

it. Maybe it's best you take Sandra's words for it,"

done.

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

but wonder how someone as sweet as Claire had given birth to someone

you want me

this," Evelyn pleaded.

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

tell you when the time is right. For now, I really don't want to

treated

Don't apologize on his behalf. I'm okay. Thank you," Evelyn said

see you soon. Take care of yourself and Sam," Claire said before hanging

cavesdropping on the call asked from behind

asked as she turned

here talking to Evelyn," she said and

she asked. Wondering why Sandra's

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

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

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

leave and then she tapped her fingers

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

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

sure no one was

She asked, not wanting to believe that their plan did

her that

Evelyn had left

to tell her