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.

friendship," she said, her voice a little brighter than before when she saw that Evelyn was sipping from 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 need your help with something else," Sandra said quietly.

Sand

leaned in in closer.

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?

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

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 for a moment, then shook her head slowly. "Why would you risk everything for that? You just reconciled with her. If she finds out you did this because of Michael, you'll lose her trust forever." Sandra f a frowned,

me.

Just do

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

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 medication

slowly but couldn't shake the heaviness in her

immediately taking in Sandra's sluggish movements. She shot

turned d to Evelyn and

"Ray? Are you "

Evelyn raised a brow,"

should go. I'll be fine

between the

the two women.

she said

whispered to her that

our cocktails and head up to my room." "Your room? You have a room here? What for?" "Evelyn asked innocently. "Yeah. I told you I left home because 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

be feeling sleepy," Sandra said, not understanding

put anything in my

Although

surprised, "You... switched them?" she stammered, her

voice cold. "You really think I'd fall for your cheap tricks? Fool me once; shame on you. Fool me twice;