The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 139

Neither Sandra nor Michael said a word as he drove her home. The quiet drone of the car was the only sound as Sandra stared out the window, lost in her thoughts. She was still battling with her disappointment over having Michael take her home instead of Derek. She had hoped to spend some time with him. Michael, on the other hand, was still reeling from the events of dinner. Damn Derek and his wide mouth.

If only

y Derek had kept it shut. No. It wasn't Derek. It was Sandra. If only she had not pulled that stupid stunt and had simply shown up at the hotel as he had asked her without involving Evelyn, then none of these would have happened, Michael thought as his grip tightened on the steering wheel and he pulled the car over by the roadside abruptly. Sandra turned to ask him why he was stopping, but without warning, Michael reached over and wrapped his hands around her throat.

Sandra gasped, eyes wide with terror. "Michael! What the hell are you doing?" she choked out, her hands instinctively clawing at his, trying to pry them off.

His voice was

low and angry, "What did you plan to do, Sandra? Why did you try to drug Evelyn? You think I wouldn't find out?"

Sandra's mind raced as she struggled to catch her breath, fear shooting through her veins. "What...what are you talking about? I didn't-" she sputtered, trying to feign innocence.

"Don't play dumb with me!" Michael snarled his face inches from hers, his grip tightening for a moment before he released her abruptly.

Sandra coughed, gasping for air as she backed cked against t the door, shaking as she raised both hands to her neck.

"You tried to set me up with Evelyn, didn't you? You thought you could drug her, drug me, and make me look like a fool. Do you like Derek that much that you'd do something this reckless?" Michael's words cut like shards of glass. Sandra's voice trembled, "Michael, I don't know what you're talking about... you're scaring me." She tried to sound convincing, but her heart pounded in her chest.

a hand t

for

he wasn't through his hair in frustration. "Don't mess with me,

in his

without my blessing? I paved the way for you, Sandra. I brought you into this. If I decide you're out, you're out. I'll block every step you take." Sandra's lips curled into a bitter smile. "You wouldn't Because if you try to block I'll expose you. I know more about your schemes than

back, her voice laced

So also wanted leverage. We're the same, Michael. We think alike, so stop acting

"L "Leverage, blackmail,

between them. Finally, Sandra spoke

stand to gain more than lose if I marry him. I'll make sure you're always taken care of. I'll push things in your favor. We can still work together." I Michael remained silent for a moment, weighing her words. Then, reluctantly,

how do I know I can trust you not to take more photos? How do I

as you don't give me reasons to doubt you, I won't do it again. Just don't try

in

spoke again. "But what

Everything could fall apart."

under his breath, gripping the wheel tighter. "It's Derek's fault. He's the

her under the

into a smirk. "Shouldn't you be glad, though? It clearly shows

did you notice? He didn't seem shocked about Evelyn having a kid. He didn't even blink. Something's

she wasn't as good as he thought, and now he's angry. Did you really see the kid's father there, or were you

looks like Evelyn wasn't as innocent as we thought. It's a good thing she's not in our way anymore.

snapped toward her,