The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 113

Before heading to his office, Derek found himself driving toward his parents' home. Because he had been very busy at the office the previous day, he had been unable to visit his father and tell him about Samantha.

Now, he wanted to do that before going to work since he knew he had another busy day ahead of him.

As much as he would have loved to tell his mother about Samantha, he knew he couldn't do that. At least not yet. She didn't like Evelyn enough yet to want to accept anything that came from Evelyn, and she might just extend her anger at Evelyn to Samantha.

That was something he didn't want since he wouldn't forgive her for it if she tried it.

He still felt a bit anxious over the lingering tension with his mother. He wasn't sure what to expect when he arrived, but he knew he couldn't keep the news of his daughter from his father any longer.

As he pulled into the driveway, the mansion loomed before him, reminding him of the legacy his family held. Derek parked and took a deep breath before stepping out of the car. The air was cool, a slight breeze rustling the leaves of the oak trees lining the property.

With determined steps, he approached the front door.

The door swung open before he could knock, and his mother stepped outside in her gardening clothes with the butler beside her.

Seeing him, her expression was a mask of cold indifference. She glanced at him briefly before turning away, her lack of a greeting stinging more than he cared to admit. The tension between them was evident, but Derek forced himself to remain calm, determined not to let her icy behavior affect him.

"Good morning, Mom," Derek greeted her pleasantly.

She didn't respond. Instead she headed in the direction of the garden without a word.

Derek watched her retreating figure for a moment, the silence between them thick with unresolved issues.

But he pushed it aside, focusing on why he was here. If she was going to be this way, then he was going to let her be. Without another glance at her, he made his way toward the study where he knew his father would be.

Expecting him to stop her or try to beg her, his mother turned when she didn't hear him following her, and she scowled when she realized he had ignored her, too.

It was all Evelyn's fault that wretched golddigger, she reasoned.

was slightly ajar, and Derek knocked lightly before pushing it open. His father, who was seated behind his massive mahogany desk,

morning, Dad. Do you

leaning back in his chair.

closed the door behind him, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips and his eyes gleaming with excitement as he approached the desk. "No problem, Dad. Actually, I've got some good news." His father's eyes softened as he noticed the eager look on Derek's face. "Good news, you say?" he asked, a smile spreading across his face. "Well, you look like you're about to burst with

couldn't help the grin that spread across his face as he reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. "First, I wanted to let you know that I've made some progress concerning our last conversation. I've managed to hack into Michael's SIM card and have people

"That's fast work, Derek. I

or rather, someone new. I discovered something." He paused for dramatic

that?" His father asked

as he studied the image. "Who is this pretty little girl?" he asked, looking up at Derek

Derek chuckled, shaking his head. "No, Dad. I'm serious. I found out about her two days ago. I wanted to tell you sooner, but I've been swamped at work and didn't want to share the news over the phone." His father stared at him in disbelief for a moment

mother, isn't

back to have the child. She couldn't tell me earlier because of her past with Michael. And she was

the following question. "Are you sure the

to the idea of a paternity test if it makes you feel

rich and full of joy. "A granddaughter!" he exclaimed, shaking his head in amazement. "You know, I've always wanted a daughter, and now I have a granddaughter. This

couldn't help but boast a little as

daughter. I met her at the hotel the first day they got into the country, and we've been good friends since then," Derek said, and

seem really happy about being a father," his father said,

even more happy about being Samantha's father. She's brilliant, and she's an

those details from you right now, Derek. I want to

nodding. "We'll have

After meeting Evelyn's parents last night, she asked me about my

not talk to

It was her father who cut her off. But they resolved things last night," Derek said

phone, did you?" He asked,

Evelyn and I agreed not to say anything to them. The fewer people

mother walked in. Both men stopped talking, their expressions guarded as they turned to face