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

for breakfast?" she suggested, rising

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 eyes flashing with fury. "What do you think you're doing? Do you really! think

glinting with amusement. "I'll always luve a place in this family

them

eyes narrowed,

out, "Not if I have 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

up to you," Evelyn said,

her. "Watch and see, Sandra said. Before Evelyn could process what she was up to, Sandra slapped herself hand across the face and let out a piercing

Evelyn, how could 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

of Sandra clutching her cheek, her eyes brimming with

Claire asked, rushing to

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

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 cried as she rose

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

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voice ummavering.

"She's lying, Dad! She's always been jealous of me,

expression tom as if she was trying to make sense of the situation even

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

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

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

"How

when you're always causing trouble?" he asked Evelyn sharply, causing her to flinch.