The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 93

Derek paced around his suite, his mind racing with thoughts of Evelyn, his mother's stubbornness, and Michael's underhanded tactics

Remembering that he had yet to call Evelyn to find out where she was and apologize for what happened, Derek picked up his phone and dialed Evelyn's number.

The line rang twice before she picked up Derek, her voice came through, soft but tinged with concern.

"Eve, Derek paused, running a hand through his hair. "Are you alright! Where are you now? I'm very sorry for what happened earlier."

There was a brief silence on the other end, and then Evelyn let out a deep sigh. Tm fine. I don't think you're in a position to worry about me right now. Are you okay! I feel like all I've done is cause trouble between you and your Mom. I should never have-

"Don't apologize," Derek cut in his tone gentle but firm. "You didn't do anything wrong. It was only a matter of time before I had that talk with her."

wanted to

"I don't know maybe I acted rashly, Evelyn said, the guile evident in her voice. "Maybe I shouldn't have taken Sandra's call. I just stand up for myself, but now it's going to complicate everything. How are you going to find out anything from her now?" She asked, her voice more composed now.

Derek smiled faintly, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. I'm glad you took the call. I loved hearing you talk to her that way. And if anything, we both know that Sandra will most likely be more interested in me now. She'll want me even more, thinking there's competition. Don't worry about

Evelyn sighed, and then Evelyn's voice returned softer, more vulnerable. "I just didn't want to make things harder for you"

"Trust me when I say it's alright, Eve, Derek said, his voice lowering as his thoughts shifted back to their earlier conversation. "I meant everything i uid earlier. I hope you won't pull back again. I've got you" There was a pause, and then Evelyn spoke again with a hint of relief in her breath. "Sandra was in my office earlier.

"What? She was where? What did she say? I ho

I hope she didn't cause any trouble for you!" He asked, totally surprised.

"Don't worry. I handled it Evelyn said quickly, sensing his concern. "She came to intimidate me. She wanted me to back off because you were hers. But I think I threw her off. She didn't expect me to push back." Evelyn said with a small sotile.

Derek exhaled slowly, letting the tension ease from his shoulders. "Well, I like that Keep pushing back. I hope you told her I'm not hers?" Derek asked, and Evelyn grinned.

"I told her you were mine," she said, and Derek chuckled

"I wish I were there to hear you say that he said, and Evelyn laughed softly.

tomorrow and tell them everything

They need to know, I really don't get why you kept it from them in the first place, Derek said, and then

I need to tell you." Evelyn continued, her voice hesitant. "Can we meet? I don't think it's something

she had wanted to say something earlier before his mother interrupted them. "Let's talk over dinner, then Will

an incoming call. He glanced at the screen and saw his father's name flash across it. His stomach twisted. He knew why his father was calling. He

have to go," he said, trying to keep the

I you back"

replied, her voice laced

immediately switched

calm, but there was a weight to it that Derek didn't miss. "I need you to come

there soon, Derek replied, already grabbing his keys and heading for the door. He knew his mother had told his Eather

he tried to stay calm and prepare himself for the impending conversation with his father, hoped

racing again. His father wasn't easily swayed,

straight for the study, where he knew his father would be waiting. The door was slightly

the scent of old books and polished wood, felt like a courtroom awaiting

you know why 1 invited you over in the middle of a work day. What happened with your mother?" his father asked, his tone measured, though Derek could sense the curiosity and concern beneath it, Derek took

that? Of course,

that case, you need to know something and I need you to

Ath

Derek pull out his phone. Derek brought up the CCTV footage he had saved, and with a few taps.be handed the phone to his father. The screen displayed Michael sneaking

I think it is?" He asked when he was done, and Derek

planned a listening device in my office and then tried to remove it when I wasn't there. He's been playing us all along, and he's the one behind

something like

found out about it last

didn't you show this to us earlier Especially to your mother? Or have you shown her?"

worried because she'd find a way to justify it. You know how she is about Michael. She's too

then looked up at Derek, his expression grave. "Still, this shows that Michael is guilty and accused someone

thinks he is. He's manipulating this whole situation, and Sandra is in on it "Sandra? The girl your mother wants you to marry?" His

what truly happened and why she called off the wedding. Derek said, and his father raised a brow. "You seem to trust this Evelyn girl a lot, his father observed. "Yes, I do. She's not just some random girl I fell for Dad. I've been searching for her for the past six

father asked, taken aback by that piece

got into an accident shortly after I