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"
"Why did the receptionist call you?" she asked, curiosity
didn't want us to step into the suite with you, Figured we should cover all the bases, you know? So, I asked him not to mention that he saw Rayna and me if anyone was to ask and to let me know if they do
want to overwhelm you, and I wasn't sure they would actually ask that." His tone was casual, but there was a hint of amusement in
called you
Evelyn asked curiously.
him this morning if he saw the lady who brought
"Oh, so they're already trying to cover their tracks, huh?
Sandra in because she was too drunk, and you asked him for
him to say that?"
but the true masterstroke was the setup Derek
to pay him off to change the name on the reservation
onto them. They're trying to shift the blame now. But it still doesn't make sense
a good idea that you didn't let Rayna and me go in with you. I'm sure they are doing this
to get the pictures from me. What do
take the money from them and play along. Let them think they've got the upper hand. I want to see what they
- this time with a call from Sandra. She glanced at the screen
chuckled. "Don't admit to anything. And do not say you
the receptionist already
story the receptionist will say if someone like my Mom should
figured out, don't
meeting." Derek said, and as soon as Derek hung up, Evelyn accepted the call, her voice light and teasing. "Morning, Sandy! How was your night? Did you sleep well?"
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