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

it matter? What's going on?" she asked, not exactly because

sighed, knowing she wasn't ready to open up, not here, not now. She wanted to and

please.. can we

not talk about it?" she asked, not wanting to

you're ready to talk, just know I'm here to

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

the serious stuff. Let's take some pictures and make some videos! We need

videos, and Evelyn's earlier nonchalance was temporarily forgotten as they immersed themselves in the fun of the

taking pictures and having fun, Derek and Ethan sat a reasonable distance away from them, and Derek watched Evelyn's every move with a smile on his face. Derek had convinced Ethan so they could

would be here tonight, I would have taken you elsewhere," Ethan

would have been there, my friend. You can't tamper with fate,"

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

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

her this way makes me jealous," Ethan said, and Derek shook

her to

date

me

have to deal with Michael, my parents, and Evelyn herself. She's so damned stubborn. I know

date anyone! All I want to do right

married to her so

o she can give

know I do

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he said, and Derek turned to look at him, giving

him a confused look.

have kids? What are you talking about! Don't you have to date someone or fall in love with them to get married?" Derek asked, and Ethan shook

love, but as 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 I can get to like and date whoever I get married to after marriage." Ethan said, and

like, court her, and have her fall for you like every normal relationship?" Derek asked incredulously. Ethan shrugged, his

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