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.

who was seated behind his massive mahogany desk, looked

Do you have

back in his chair. "Is there a

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

"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

impressed. "That's fast work, Derek. I didn't expect you to move

still smiling. "I acted fast because something new came up... or rather, someone new. I discovered something." He paused for dramatic effect, then pulled up the

new? What's that?" His father asked when

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

mouth dropping open slightly as he looked between the photo and Derek. "My granddaughter?" he repeated, incredulous. "Are you pulling my leg, 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

the mother,

to have the child. She couldn't tell me earlier because of her past with Michael. And she was even more skeptical to do so because of my relationship with

father's smile faltered slightly as he asked the

Evelyn is even open to the idea of

in amazement. "You know, I've always wanted a daughter, and

couldn't help but boast a little

We've got a strong bond, Dad. I'd already been interacting with Samantha long before knowing she was Evelyn's daughter. I met her at the hotel the

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

Dad. I'm even more happy about being Samantha's father. She's brilliant, and she's an amazing girl," Derek

right now, Derek. I want to see this child with

"We'll

meeting Evelyn's parents last

said Evelyn's parents do not talk to her,

was her father who cut her off. But they resolved things last night," Derek said and then told his father

about hacking Michael's phone, did you?" He asked, and

Evelyn and I agreed not to say anything to them. The fewer people that know about it,

the study creaked open, and Derek's mother walked in. Both men stopped talking, their expressions guarded