The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Evelyn and Rayna returned to their seats, and they both sat in silence for some time as Evelyn tried to gather her thoughts. Knowing Rayna was definitely going to ask her about Derek, she wasn't sure what or how much she was ready to tell her.

She sighed inwardly when it seemed she was hiding so much from Hayna. Seeing how happy Rayna seemed, reconnecting with her made her feel like a terrible friend, but there was nothing she could do about it-at least for now.

came

so easily

easily to her after Sandra's betrayal

She would be risking too much if she so much as told Rayna about her secrets. Trust no longer c

Rayna, who couldn't hold back her curiosity any longer and was tired of waiting for Evelyn to talk, cleared her throat and turned to look at Evelyn

after some time.

hy did you act like that? Did something happen between

She leaned in close, her voice barely audible over the music. "So, who's Derek, Evie? And why you two!" she asked, and Evelyn sighed.

She had known the conversation was inevitable, not after she had acted that way.

Evelyn took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady. "Like I said before, he's no one to concern yourself with. Just someone I am going to be Interviewing soon," she said with an indifferent shrug before sipping from her martini.

Rayna raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. "Come on. Exic. I know it's more than that, especially with how you reacted. I saw the way he touched you and the way he looked at you, you know? That guy likes you, and it's obvious. I have a feeling you like him, too."

Evelyn shook her head dismissively, though she couldn't quite keep the emotion from her voice. "It really doesn't matter even if I do," she said, and Rayna frowned, sensing there was more to the story.

of concern

cern for her friend.

e wasn't prepared.

-Why d

on?" she asked,

up, not here, not now.

please.. can

about it?"

push. But when you're

understanding. "Thank you, Ray, for not pushing. I appreciate that, and I will definitely tell you everything when

"Enough with the serious stuff. Let's take some pictures and make some videos! We need to document this night," she chirped, Evelyn chuckled, feeling a little lighter as she watched

boornerang videos, and Evelyn's earlier nonchalance was temporarily

his face. Derek had convinced Ethan so they could find a spot closer to Evelyn where he could keep his eyes on her, and as he watched Evelyn, Ethan shook his

known she would be here tonight, I would have

with fate," Derek responded without taking his eyes

here to hang out with me, but your attention is fixed elsewhere. Ethan complained

how I feel seeing her here this way, Derek said, turning to

so in love with her this way makes me jealous,"

her to

date

me

is so complicated right now that I know it's going to be a tough fight to get and talk more about marrying me. There are so many obstacles. I have to deal with Michael, my parents, and Evelyn herself. She's so damned stubborn. I know she

date anyone! All I want to

married to her so

o she can give

You know I

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Chapter 68

do any dating drama," he said, and Derek turned to look at

him a confused look.

to date someone or fall in love with them to get married?" Derek asked, and Ethan shook his

time. And we don't always have to date someone to get married to them. I'm sure I can get to like and date whoever I get married to after marriage." Ethan said, and

something like that when you can find a woman you like, court her,

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