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.

that was different-something that went

brow furrowed slightly, a smile tugging at her lips. "What do you

her voice tinged with awe. "Your eyes

with warmth. "It's because of

she leaned forward, eager to hear more. "Something

she could share the story, Rayna

go last night with your parents? You never told

smile softened, a dreamy look

It was... really good. At first, my father was going to be difficult, but Derek stepped up

satisfied nod. "Derek is racking up more and more points with

into her cheeks. "He really is. So, as I was going to tell you, you'll

eyebrow in

"My parents' house."

in surprise. "What were

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

was piqued, and she leaned forward eagerly.

her phone on recording as she walked into the house

every word, and by the time Evelyn finished, she

my girl!" Rayna exclaimed,

you, Evie! You finally stepped up and gave Sandra a

was radiant as

her a taste of her own medicine

medicine. Sandra won't know what hit her by

with approval. "You're making me feel very proud, Evelyn. You're finally standing up

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

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 moment, the two friends simply basked in the warmth

standing up and grabbing her bag. "Yeah, I was going to check out some houses. Derek's agent sent me some photos, and I need to go see the places in person." Rayna's eyes lit up with interest. "Ooh,

I just wanted to stop by and say hello- and let you know how it went with my

softened as she walked Evelyn to the

really glad you did, Evelyn. It's always good to see you