The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Billionaire’s 118

Chapter 118

As the Elevator door closed behind Derek and Sandra, Derek casually leaned against the wall, his mind already working on the next steps.

He slipped his phone out of his pocket and quickly composed a text to Evelyn: [Taking Sandra to lunch. I just sent you something important. Check it out when you can.] With a swift motion, he forwarded the recorded conversation to Evelyn, ensuring she had all the evidence he had just acquired since it had everything to do with the both of them. As he slipped his phone back into his pocket, he turned his attention to Sandra. "Did you come in your car?" he asked, his tone light as if the question was merely a formality. "Yes, I drove. Why?" She asked with a cheerful smile.

Although the day had started out in such a shitty way, she was happy being with Derek this way and having him take her to lunch.

"I was thinking it might be easier if we took separate cars, so you don't have to come back just to pick up yours.

That way, you can go straight to your office," he explained, not wanting to endure her company in the drive to the restaurant.

Sandra's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly recovered, her voice taking on a playful lilt. "Oh, Derek, you're such a gentleman. But I really don't mind. I enjoy spending time with you. We can go together, and I'll just come back here with you afterward."

Derek's smile was polite, hiding the mild irritation he felt at her insistence. Before he could respond, the elevator dinged softly, signaling their arrival on the ground floor.

The doors slid open, revealing the busy lobby of the office building.

As they stepped out, their eyes immediately landed on Michael, who was approaching the elevator. The surprise on Michael's face was almost comical as he took in the sight of Sandra by Derek's side. "Sandra," Michael greeted, his tone laced with mild confusion. "What are you doing here?"

Sandra's heart skipped a beat. She had acted without informing Michael. "I just came to make sure Derek wasn't mad at me anymore. You know how I hate it when we're not on good terms." Michael's eyes flicked to Derek, who was watching the exchange with a neutral expression. "My feelings are hurt.

You cared about Derek so much and didn't even stop by to say hello to me?" Michael asked, clearly taken aback by Sandra's boldness.

"I planned to come over and say hello to you when we come back from lunch," Sandra assured him with a sugary, sweet smile. Derek decided to step in before the tension could escalate. "We're heading out for lunch, Mike. Care to join us?" His offer was casual, but all he wanted was to see how Michael would react. Michael shook his head, a tight smile on his lips. "Thanks, but

posture stiff. As soon as he was out of sight, Derek turned to Sandra, his

up at

was all she needed. She knew that Michael would never expose her. Not

the building together, the sun shining brightly

was filled with small talk- Sandra prattling on about work while Derek responded with polite,

relationship with Evelyn, he found it even more difficult to pretend to like Sandra as he had done the last time. He wasn't even in the mood to hear

at the restaurant, a chic place that Sandra had suggested, they were promptly seated at a secluded

I was meaning to ask you. Why did you let Evelyn answer your call the other day?" Derek raised an eyebrow, caught

"You could

think it was a big deal. But if it upset

could easily handle it, you know." Derek leaned back in his chair, taking a moment before responding. "Evelyn and I

and there was a flicker of something darker in her eyes. "I'm just worried that Evelyn will try to seduce you under the guise of the interview." Derek kept his expression neutral. "Didn't Michael tell you

frown deepened in confusion. "What

her. But after seeing how she treated you and how she's been acting, I realized she's not suitable for me. I've moved on from her, Sandra. That's why I'm interested in you now." Sandra's eyes widened, a mixture of surprise and pleasure washing over her features. "Is that true?" she asked, her voice almost breathless. Derek nodded, his expression sincere. "Yes.

looked partially mollified, but there was still a hint of bitterness in her at the thought that Derek had ever liked Evelyn in the first place. She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone. "Can we take a picture together?" she asked with a

shrugged it off. "Okay, I

interrupting the moment as he took their orders. Once the waiter left, Sandra leaned forward, her lips curling in a scowl. "I actually came to see you because I was sort of

problems for me at home," Sandra said, and Derek's eyebrows lifted in interest. "What

expression one of false innocence. "She lied against me and tried to turn our parents against me. She has always been jealous of me, but it's getting worse now that you're in the picture. I'm worried she will try to seduce you, Derek. She

eyes narrowed slightly, but his tone remained calm. "I find that hard to believe, Sandra. If Evelyn wanted me for my money, she would have had me a long time ago. And I think

but she quickly flashed him a sweet smile. "You're right, Derek. I shouldn't let her