The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 124

Sandra pulled away from Evelyn, a tense smile tugging at the corner of her lips. "Thank you so much, Eve. Thank you for hearing me out and forgiving me," Sandra said, even though she wasn't so sure Evelyn had bought her story. Evelyn smiled, "I'm just glad we can put this behind us. "Me too. Now I can order a drink," Sandra said as she signaled the barman, leaning slightly over the counter.

"Can I get a cocktail, please?"

The barman glanced up from polishing a glass and nodded.

"Sure. What kind of cocktail would you like?"

Just as Sandra was about to respond, Rayna suddenly appeared beside her, a wide smile on her face. "Oh, get her the same drink you served us earlier, please," Rayna said cheerfully, sliding into the conversation.

"You're back"" Sandra noted with a forced smile.

"Yeah. I saw you two hugging from across the room and thought, Why not join my favorite duo?" She winked at both of them and leaned her elbows on the bar.

Sandra shot her a weak smile, trying to regain her composure. "Sure. Let's all have the same.""

So,

all is forgiven

and forgotten, right?" Rayna asked Evelyn, who was silent.

Sandra said, reaching for Evelyn's hand.

forced a smile, "Yeah. Forgiven and and forgotten."

Evelyn ford "I'm so happy I could die nas sandra touched her, but she resisted the urge to shudder or reacti Evelyn felt felt her skin crawl as as After mixing Sandra's dra's drink, the barman placed it in front of her, but before she could reach for it, Rayna's eyes twinkled with a playful glint as she gestured toward the entrance. "Hey, Sandy, isn't that your high school crush?" she teased, pointing toward the crowd. "Tyler? Where?" Sandra asked as she and Evelyn instinctively turned to look, their eyes scanning the room. As they did, Rayna subtly switched Sandra's drink with Evelyn's and poured a bit from Sandra's into Evelyn's glass to top it off. The action was swift, unnoticed - except by Evelyn, who had caught the exchange out of the corner of her eye. "That's not Tyler.

They do not even look alike in any way," Sandra said as she turned back. Evelyn calmly reached for the untouched glass meant for Sandra, raising it to her lips and taking a small sip. She met Rayna's gaze knowingly but said nothing. After feeling Sandra's suspicious arm movement during their embrace, she had planned not to touch her drink again and to order something else if need be, but she was glad that Rayna had taken the initiative to switch the drinks; now she could see for herself if Sandra had I put something into her r glass.

up Evelyn's glass and smiled, holding it out. "Let's toast-to sisterhood and friendship," she said, her voice a little brighter

her glass with Sandra's and Rayna's. "To sisterhood and friendship," she repeated, her eyes locking with Rayna's, who gave her a subtle smirk. They all drank in unison, and the tension between the three seemed to ease for a moment. After a few minutes, Evelyn set her glass down and stood up. "I need to use the restroom. I'll be right back," she said casually, stepping away and leaving Sandra and Rayna alone at the bar so she could give Sandra room to plot more with Rayna. As soon as Evelyn was gone, Rayna turned to Sandra with a pleased smile, "That was quick. I'm glad I could help," Rayna said as she picked up her phone casually and turned on the voice recorder. Sandra resisted the urge to roll her eyes as she turned to Rayna. Instead, she smiled sweetly. "Yeah, it was. Thanks for doing this, Ray, but I still

Sand

in in closer.

something urgent came up and leave? I need to spend more time with Evelyn alone. You know, bonding and making up for lost time. It won't be the same if you're here." Rayna raised a brow, "What about Michael? When is he getting here?"

aware that you're bringing Evelyn to the room?" Rayna

I promised him I was going to help him talk to Evelyn," Sandra assured her. "I will get Evelyn to go back to the room with me so I can lock her up with Michael. That way, they can talk things over," Sandra explained. Rayna stared at her

me.

do

drumming on the bar. "I don't know, Sandy. This feels like a terrible

feel a strange drowsiness wash over her. Her eyelids fluttered, and she blinked rapidly, trying to stay awake. "I... I don't know why I feel so tired," she mumbled to herself, rubbing her temples. Was she feeling this way because of the little sip she had taken from the wine at the suite earlier? Was the

slowly but couldn't shake the heaviness in her

Evelyn returned, her sharp gaze immediately taking in Sandra's sluggish

turned d to Evelyn and

"Ray? Are you "

Evelyn raised a brow,"

should go. I'll be

between the

the two women.

she said

embraced Rayna whispered to her that she

k couldn't face Mom and Dad. I had a long, terrible day. I feel really exhausted, but I don't want tonight to end yet. So, let's go up to my room and chat for a bit. Drink up," Sandra urged Evelyn. Evelyn agreed, and both of them downed their drinks. As Sandra finished

supposed to be feeling sleepy," Sandra said, not understanding

put anything in my drink? Perhaps that's why you're feeling drowsy.

Although

struggling to keep her eyes open, she managed to look surprised, "You... switched them?" she stammered, her voice filled with disbelief as the

fall for your cheap tricks? Fool me