The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 95

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The shrill ring of Evelyn's phone shattered the quiet of her office, palling her out of her reverie. She glanced at the screen, and her heart så

beat Susan.

She had been dreading this call all day since her encounter with Derek's Mom, a call she thought

might come but still hoped it wouldn't

For a moment, she considered not answering it, letting it ring until it stopped, but that would only delay the inevitable. With a deep breath, she siriped so answer and brought the phone to her ear, hoping that she was wrong; and Susan was only calling to find out her plans for Derek's Intendew that week.

"Hello, Susan," she said, trying to keep her voice calm despite the anxiety bubbling inside her.

"Evelyn," her boss's voice came through, uncharacteristically seilt, and Evelyn inurediately knew something was wrong. "T. I'm sorry to do is over. the phone. You're a great employer, and if it were up to just me, this wouldn't be happening, but unfortunately, the board has made their decision." Evelyn sat up straight, her pulse quickening. "What decision?" she asked, though a part of her already knew to let you go

Susan passed before she spoke again, and that brief hesitation felt like a hammer waiting to drop. "The board has decided to

The words hit Evelyn like a blow to the chest, but she didn't react immediately. She sat frozen, her mind racing, trying to make sense of it. "Let me go?" she repeated slowly as if hearing the words again might change them. "Susan why are they doing this? Why am I being punished for doing my job?"

There was another pause. "I'm really sorry. Evelyn. This decision wasn't mine. There's nothing I can do. Wes will be stepping in to take over."

tightened around the phone as she hit back her initial response. After all the hard work, the loyalty, the sacrifices, and this is how it ended? She wasn't even worth a

an international brand like Empowered protect its employees? I did everything you asked of me, Susan I dedicated years to this company, and this is how I'm repaid? Fired for doing my job- because someone powerful is pulling your

guilt. "But my hands are tied. It's out of

snapped, unable to hold back her

whispered again, but Evelyn

didn't last long. The anger

coming. It shouldn't have been so surprising, seeing as the board had always

wasn't devastated. Instead, a calm realization began

to her family's company and take her rightful place there. This this was

Every movement felt deliberate and final. As she looked around the office one last time, she fel a surprising sense of closure. Thankfully, she hadn't worked in this

she left the office, walking through the corridors, her steps felt ligler than expected. It was over. She was free. Now, they had nothing

wasn't in. She checked the time and realized that Maya

her handbag on the couch and headed straight for

After taking a long sap from it, she headed

up and get some rest before she focused

Chapter 95

that clung to her body. She stood under the stream for a long time, letting the heat wash away her frustration. After her shower, she wrapped herself in her bathrobe and headed to the bedroom. She sank into her bed, the

days. Losing her job was the final push

her. She frowned, wondering why

bed. she adjusted her robe and made her way to the front door. When she opened it, her