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

with anger as Evelyn rove, and Claire smiled at her. "Evie, why don't you join us for breakfast?" she suggested, rising from her seal. "The missed having you

two sisters alone As soon as their parents were out of earshot, Sandra leaned forward, her

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,"

them

narrowed, her

no place here, not in this family, not at the magazine, and definitely not at this table. I'll make sure of it," Sandra said with a venomous

that's not up to you," Evelyn said,

her. "Watch and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she

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

the sight of Sandra clutching her cheek, her

what happened?" Claire asked, rushing

happened?" Eric demanded, his eyes narrowing as he took

a part of this family, and

seat, her expression serene as she looked up at her father. "She is putting up a show, Dad. I didn't touch her,"

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her voice ummavering. "She's

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

her expression tom as if she was trying to make

came here asking for forgiveness only to cause

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 boyfriend. Now this?

was grateful that she had come clean with her parents and had arranged for them to see firsthand what a talented actress Sandra

"How

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