Chapter 55

Derek held Evelyn's gaze for a moment as he contemplated telling her about his suspicions.

Although it was shameful to admit to her that it was a member of his family who had caused him all that trouble, Derek knew she deserved in know.

The same way he wanted to know why she didn't tell him about Michael and the reason she called off her wedding six years ago.

"Before I tell you anything. I need to know why you didn't tell me about your relationship with Michael...

"My past relationship with Michael. I have no relationship with him now she corrected not wanting to be associated with him like that.

Derek nodded. "Yes. Your past relationship with him. Why didn't you tell me about it!"

Tim sorry I didn't tell you about it. I know I should have. I thought Michael would tell you..."

"I'm not talking about Micheal, Eve. Why didn't you tell me! I would have very much preferred to hear it from you than find out about it the way I

did," he said and she nodded

"I promise that I had no idea who you were when we met six years ago.....”

"I know you didn't. You would have to be a witch to have arranged our meeting so perfectly. Derek said

Derek said and she nodded, relieved that he believed

her.

"And when I was sent to interview you, I knew you were Michael's cousin, and when I realized you didn't know about me and Michael I couldn't tell. you because I didn't how you'd react. I feared you'd call off the interview and it meant so much to me at the time, she admitted and Derek nodded. hearing the sincerity in her voice.

He had figured out that much himself since it made sense, but he had wanted to hear it from her.

"If you don't mind me asking, what exactly happened six years ago? Although I saw Michael and how hurt he was, I also saw you that day. I can tell. there's a story behind your actions so, what's the story?" Derek asked, hoping she would tell him this time.

Evelyn shook her head. "I don't want to talk about it," she said and then narrowed her eyes

me about this because you're suspecting Michael, aren't you? she asked and Derek raised a brow as he looked at

"Why are asking

suspect him?" he asked, wanting to

it. I just don't have the evidence

found something under my desk-a listening device. Derek said and Evelyn looked at him

asked and

it. Now it all makes perfect sense,"

slide though.

Evelyn

why you don't want me to?" he asked and she

I believe Michael and Sandra are up to something and it is best to not let them know you're on to them until you find

You t

Michael he asked wondering what they must be planning if

know it," she said and Derek sat up, wanting

he asked and she

exactly is going on,

they can go as far as bugging your office, who knows what else they are going to do?"

of sense that Michael was working with Sandra, seeing

Chapter 55

fists on his thigh, "So we play along and act

that but I won't let it slide if they pull a stunt like this and try to harm you

thinking about the situation of things and what

looked at him, "What if you didn't find the bug in your office! Would you be here if you

believe you were innocent I wouldn't have searched for something to prove your innocence in the first place," he said and she

Eve. And I'm deeply sorry for it. Can you please give me another chance!" he said and after a while, she

mean by another chance,"

about that. For now, let's talk about how to go forward with the interview," he said, deciding not to ask her for another chance to

her heart

actively chase her yet because of his

didn't want to tell her about it

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