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, not exactly

ready to open up, not here, not now.

can we

about it?" she asked, not wanting to

"Alright, I won't push. But when you're ready to talk, just know I'm here to listen.

managed a small smile, grateful for Rayna's understanding. "Thank you, Ray, for not pushing. I appreciate that, and I

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

videos, and Evelyn's earlier

a smile on 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,

had known she would be here tonight, I would have

can't tamper with fate," Derek

with me, but your

feel seeing her here this way, Derek said, turning to spare Ethan a

makes me jealous," Ethan said, and Derek shook his

her to

date

me

be jealous about. Our relationship 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 likes me, but she just won't give in. You, on the other

anyone! All I want to

married to her so

o she can give

know

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Chapter 68

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

him a confused look.

What are you talking about! Don't you have to date someone or fall in love with them to

it is, I don't have the time. And we don't always have to date someone to get married to them. I'm sure

would you do something like that when you can find a woman you like, court her, and have her fall for you like every normal relationship?" Derek asked incredulously. Ethan shrugged, his

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