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 her seal. "The missed having

well, smoothing his tie as he glanced at his watch, "I 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

seat, her eyes glinting with amusement. "I'll always luve a place in

them

narrowed,

say about it. Do you really think I'm going to let you crawl back here? You have no place here, not in

up to you," Evelyn said,

down in front of her. "Watch and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she

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

darkened at the sight of Sandra clutching

happened?" Claire asked,

narrowing as he took in the scene before

of this family, and she asked me

expression serene as she looked up at her father. "She is

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voice

one of hurt innocence. "She's lying, Dad! She's always been jealous

glanced between her daughters, her expression tom as if she was trying to make sense of the

"You came here asking for forgiveness only to cause more trouble!" Erie asked, and tears sprang to Evelyn's eyes while Sandra

it's not going to happen. You know I didn't slap you." Sandra's expression hardened, the

had arranged for them to see firsthand what a talented actress Sandra was. "Dad. I

"How

you when you're always causing trouble?" he asked Evelyn sharply, causing