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"
did the receptionist call
the bases, you know? So, I asked him not to mention that
would actually ask that." His tone was casual, but there was a hint of amusement in his
he called you because they asked
Evelyn asked curiously.
Sandra asked him this morning if he saw the lady who brought Sandra into the suite last night and if
"Oh, so they're already trying to cover their tracks, huh? What
he told them you escorted Sandra in because she was too drunk, and you asked him for directions to the suite," Derek
to
masterstroke was the setup Derek had orchestrated
Michael tried to pay him off to change the name on the reservation from his
seen me taking pictures and figured I'm onto them. They're trying to shift the blame now. But it still doesn't make sense that
me go in with you. I'm sure they are doing this
is better than trying to get the pictures from me. What do we do
and play along. Let them think they've got the upper hand. I want
a call from Sandra.
And do not say you took her to the suite," Derek
receptionist already
story the receptionist will say if someone like my Mom should
figured out, don't
make a spectacle 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,
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