The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 115

Chapter

115

As Rayna ended her conversation with Ethan- or "ET" as he had whimsically introduced himself— she found herself smiling at her phone.

There was something about their exchange that felt both exciting and oddly comforting. She leaned back in her chair, lost in thought for a moment when the door to her office creaked open. "Evie!" Rayna exclaimed, instantly brightening as her best friend walked in.

She couldn't help but notice that there was something different about Evelyn- something Rayna couldn't quite put her finger on. Evelyn's smile was radiant, her eyes gleaming with a joy that she had not seen in a while.

"Ray!" Evelyn exclaimed in the same tone, mimicking Rayna, and they both laughed.

"Guess what?" Rayna blurted out, her excitement bubbling over.

Evelyn laughed softly, setting her bag down on a nearby chair. "What?"

"I just got off the phone with the wife ad guy!" Rayna's voice was a mixture of disbelief and delight. "And get this

- he seems to like me!"

Evelyn's eyes widened, and she let out an amused chuckle. "That's fantastic, Ray! Congratulations!" She paused, her expression turning slightly sheepish. "I'm sorry I couldn't look into the guy before I was...you know, let go."

Rayna waved her hand dismissively, a grin still plastered on her face. "Don't worry about it. From the way he sounded, he seemed like a pretty cool guy. I have a feeling we're going to get along really well." Evelyn leaned against the edge of Rayna's desk, crossing her arms. "So, does that mean you're no longer interested in meeting Ethan to see if he's your destiny?"

Rayna giggled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Oh, I'm still interested. It wouldn't be so bad to go from not having a man to having two men at the same time- and then choose between them. I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket."

Evelyn burst out laughing, shaking her head. "You're crazy, you know that?"

Rayna joined in the laughter, "I know that. Don't you hear Ray when you say crazy?" She asked, and Evelyn laughed, too.

"Crayzy. Yeah. I can definitely hear the Ray in it," Evelyn said with a grin.

about her friend that was different-something that went beyond the usual glow of happiness.

smile tugging at her lips.

glowing, Evie," Rayna said, her voice tinged with awe. "Your eyes

to fill the room with warmth. "It's because of everything," she admitted, her cheeks flushing slightly. "I'm just really happy

more. "Something funny happened this morning," Evelyn

she could share the story,

did it go last night with your

softened, a dreamy look crossing her

stepped up and handled the situation. He was amazing," Evelyn said and went on to tell Rayna how

with a satisfied nod. "Derek is racking up

cheeks. "He really is. So, as I was going to tell you, you'll never guess where I

an eyebrow

"My parents' house."

"What were

in her voice. "Oh, I saw her alright. And I put on quite the

was piqued, and she leaned forward

sly grin as she recounted the morning's events, detailing how she had put her phone on recording as she walked into the house and how it had recorded her

eyes widening with every word, and by the time

Rayna exclaimed, beaming

Evie! You finally stepped up and gave Sandra a taste of

as she

I haven't given her a

Sandra won't know what hit her by the time I'm

me feel very proud, Evelyn. You're finally standing up

expression softened as she reached out to squeeze Rayna's hand. "I couldn't have done it without you, Rayna. I'm so lucky to have a friend like

I'm sure if the roles were reversed, you would have given me the same advice." Evelyn's smile grew, "Maybe. Maybe not. Thank you for being a friend I can rely on," Evelyn said, and for a

and I need to go see the places in person." Rayna's eyes lit up with interest. "Ooh, house hunting! I wish I

and say hello- and let you know how

smile softened as she

always good to see you happy like the old