Chapter 126

Evelyn sat in the backseat of the cab, a wide smile spreading across her face as she gazed out the window, replaying the events of the previous night in her mind.

After leaving Sandra passed out with Michael, Derek had whisked her and Rayna away to a different lounge for drinks. The memory of the night brought a sense of satisfaction. She was glad that they had outsmarted Michael and Sandra, and they now had enough evidence to expose Michael and Sandra's schemes.

She let out a soft chuckle, remembering how shocked Sandra had looked when she told her she switched their drinks before she passed out cold.

Her thoughts were interrupted when her phone buzzed, pulling her from her reverie. When she saw Derek's name flashed on the screen, she answered quickly, still smiling. "Hey," she greeted cheerfully, even though they had spoken earlier that morning when he called to say good morning to Samantha.

"How's the most beautiful woman in the world doing?" Derek asked, and Evelyn giggled.

"That's quite a stretch, don't you think?" She asked, still laughing.

"Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and if I say you're the most beautiful woman in the world, then you are to me. I don't care what anyone else thinks about it. Not even you," he said, and she laughed, though his words made her feel warm.

"Noted. What are you up to? Have you gotten to the office yet?" She asked with interest.

"Yeah. I walked in a moment ago. What are you up to now?"

"I just dropped Samantha off at school. I'm heading back home now. I'm going to wait until the realtor calls me, then I'll step out to continue the house hunting," she said, and Derek nodded.

"Good," Derek responded, his voice calm but focused. "If I have the time, I will join you. Also, I got an interesting call from the receptionist at the hotel"

her eyebrows in surprise. "Why did

step into the suite with you, Figured we should cover all the bases, you know? So, I asked him not to mention that he

and I wasn't sure they would actually ask that." His tone was casual, but there was a hint of

you

Evelyn asked curiously.

Sandra asked him this morning if he saw the lady who brought Sandra into

"Oh, so they're already trying to cover their tracks, huh? What

because she was too drunk, and you asked him

guess you told him to say that?"

have taken the photos, but the true masterstroke was the setup Derek had

not all. So, Michael tried to pay him off to change the name on the reservation from

pictures and figured I'm onto them. They're trying to shift the blame now. But it still doesn't make sense that Michael was knocked out on the bed, Evelyn said thoughtfully, wondering if that was also part of

sure they are doing this because they think you were alone,

think pinning everything on me is better than trying to get the pictures

money from them and play along. Let them think they've got the upper hand. I want to see what they try next," Derek

was about to respond, her phone buzzed again - this time with a call from Sandra. She glanced at the screen and smirked. "Speak

anything. And do not

receptionist already

will say if someone like my Mom should ask him. Don't worry,"

out, don't

of themself. Let me know how it goes with her. I'll catch up with you after my meeting." Derek said, and as soon as Derek hung up, Evelyn accepted the call, her voice light and teasing. "Morning, Sandy! How was

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