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

asked, not exactly

knowing she wasn't ready to open up, not here, not now.

please.. can

talk about it?" she asked, not

nodded, relenting for the moment. "Alright, I won't push. But when you're ready to talk, just know I'm here to listen. Anytime, okay?" she

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

quickly brightened up, her mood lifting as she grabbed Evelyn's hand. "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 Rayna pull out

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

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

known she would be here tonight, I would have taken you elsewhere," Ethan said with an amused

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 as he

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

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

her to

date

me

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.

says I can date anyone! All I want

married to her so

o she can give

You know

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Chapter 68

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

him a confused look.

Don't you have to date someone or fall in love with them to get married?" Derek asked,

always have to date someone to get married to them. I'm sure I can get to like

like that when you can find a woman you like, court her, and have

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