The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 112

Eric's gaze flickered to Sandra, who was now visibly struggling to maintain her composure. "What do you think, Sandra? Should I let your return?" he asked, his voice holding a challenge.

Sandra forced a tight smile, though it was clear she was struggling shaking slightly

sister

g to contain her anger. I don't think Evelyn should return yet," she said, her voice

"Weren't we just asking your father to let her return to the magazine?" Claire asked, reminding Sandra of the conversation they were having before Evelyn showed up.

"Yes, Mor. But at the moment, she has a bad reputation, which could reflect poorly on the company. If we have to give her a job, it should be a lower-ranking job. That way, she can prove herself" Evelyn remained kneeling, her expression unbothered by Sandra's words. "Before I lost my job, I was able to secure an interview with Mr Derek Stone. My first project will be to interview Derek," she said confidently, her eyes still locked on her father's. "It will be a major story for the family magazine."

Eric nodded slowly, a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "Isn't that the young man you just mentioned?" Eric asked Sandra curiously.

"Yes. Dad. But..

"Why is he granting Evelyn an

interview

ew instead of you!" Eric asked, and Sandra forced a smile.

"My Derek likes to keep his personal and professional life separate, Sandra said, and her father nodded.

"I see. Well then, I forgive you. Evelyn. You can rise. You're welcome to resume at the office on Monday. Evelyn," he said, his tone final.

Sandra lilinked, surprised that their father had forgiven Evelyn so easily. She couldn't have that, She couldn't let Evelyn come back here like this.

No way

"Evie, why don't you join us for breakfast?" she suggested, rising from

need leave to make a call," he said, his voice businesslike. He exited the room at the same time as his wife, leaving the two sisters alone As soon as their parents were out of earshot, Sandra leaned forward, her eyes flashing with fury. "What do you think you're doing?

laughed softly, the sound filled with a confidence that rattled Sandra. She leaned back in her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. "I'll always luve a place in this family and at the magazine, Sandra. It belongs to MY father, after all," Evelyn said, knowing their parents

them

narrowed, her

anything to say about it. Do you really think I'm going to let you crawl back here? You have no place here, not in this family, not at the magazine, and definitely

up to you," Evelyn said, keeping her

her. "Watch and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she was up to, Sandra slapped herself hand

you?" she cried, her voice filled with exaggerated pain and shock as she walled loud enough for their parents to hear. Evelyn didn't flinch, her gaze steady as she watched Sandra's performance with a mixture of pity and disdain. As Eric and Claire rushed back into the room, concern enched on their faces, Sandra began to sob, clutching her cheek as if

at the sight of Sandra clutching her cheek,

Claire asked,

his eyes narrowing as he took in the

me!" Sandra cried, pointing a trembling finger at Evelyn, "I was asking her to please leave Derek alone now that she is back as a part of this family, and she asked me to kneel and beg. I did as she said, and then she hit me," Sandra

at her father. "She is putting up a show, Dad. I didn't

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her voice ummavering.

tears flowed freely now, her expression one of hurt innocence. "She's lying, Dad! She's always been

as if she was trying to make sense of the situation even though she had seen everything

as he turned to Evelyn. "You came here asking for forgiveness only to

Dad against me, but it's not going to happen. You know I didn't slap you." Sandra's expression hardened, the mask of tears slipping as anger flashed in her eyes. "What did I ever do to you? Why are you doing this to me? First, you embarrass me at the party, and then you try to seduce my

that she had come clean with her parents and had

"How

to believe you when you're always causing trouble?" he asked