The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 54

Evelyn's breath caught in her throat when she heard that. Outside her house or her office? Perhaps she didn't hear him properly. She told herself as she glanced toward the window, her mind racing, "You can't see me. I've left the office," she replied, her voice trembling slightly as she prayed she had heard wrongly.

Tim aware of that. I'm right outside your house, not your office, Derek repeated a hint of urgency in his tone. "I need to talk to you. Please come out or I'll come to your door. The only reason I haven't done that is because I promised not to barge in on you. So, consider this a courtesy call

Hearing this. Evelyn's heart rate increased. How did he know where she was staying? Why was he there? What about Samantha? What if he saw her? What should she do now!

She couldn't allow him into her home or even remain outside her house. She couldn't risk him seeing Samantha. The last thing she wanted was for Derek to see Samantha

"I will be right outside. Give me a moment," she said quickly before ending the call.

Immediately she ended the call, she hurried out of her room, finding Maya and Samantha in the living room. "Maya, please make sure Samantha doesn't step outside until 1 return. I have to go out for a bit. "Is there a problem?" Maya asked when she saw how pale Evelyn looked and heard the urgency in her tone.

Evelyn shook her head. "No. Just make sure you both don't step out. I'll be back soon, she said and Maya nodded, concern flickering in her eyes as she watched Evelyn kiss Samantha's forehead before hurting out the door,

As Evelyn stepped outside, her breath hitched when she saw Derek's car parked at the curbs

What would she have said or done had she been outside with Samantha' She mused as she took a deep breath to calm herself before hurrying over to meet him.

On getting to the car, Derek opened the door and gestured for her to get in. As Evelyn slid into the seat, she forced herself to stay calm, since she didn't want to give herself away by acting suspiciously. "Thank you for coming out-

"How did you find out where I liver she asked, cutting him off irritably.

eyes. "Did you really think after losing you six years ago

unspoken emotions.

all this time?" she asked a tinge of fear in

did. I wasn't going to take any chances," he said with a

or how did he find out! Had he by chance seen Samantha? He certainly haven't if he had not

want, Mr. Stone?" she asked, looking at

are back to being formal," he said

we are. Only friends who understand and trust each other should address each

his tone earnest. "Can we go in! We

Evelyn said, sounding harsher than she had intended, but she

deserved it for showing up

behind her refusal to let him into her house. "Is there somewhere we can go then?" he

We can go there, she offered, and Derek started the car,

found a bench under a tree, away from prying eyes and ears. Evelyn sat down first, her arms crossed defensively as she looked

Chapter 1

at me, and I deserve it. I doubted you and said things I shouldn't have and so, I want to properly apologize to you. I'm very sorry. I feel ashamed of myself for saying I trusted you when I couldn't show my trust in you when you needed it. I regret

mind

done is done. But I appreciate you stepping in and helping me keep my job. I'm grateful for that even though I would never have

knew she was right. If Michael hadn't made his parents believe that she was responsible for it, they never would

want any more misunderstandings between us. I'm truly sorry. Can you forgive me?" he asked and she sighed, her