The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 141

Evelyn had a smirk on her face as she pulled into the parking lot of The People's Times building.

Six years had passed since she last stepped foot in the family's magazine company, and now, she was ready to take her place here once again.

The magnificent glass-covered building loomed over her, a symbol of how much had changed in the last six years. She wasn't the same person who had left Ludus all those years ago, and she doubted the company was the same either. Taking a deep breath, she stepped out of the car, straightened her blazer, and walked toward the entrance. As she pushed open the doors, the familiar scent of fresh paper and ink hit her, bringing back memories of all the time she had spent here. But the layout had changed. The once warm, cozy reception area had been transformed into a modern design with metallic finishes and glass partitions. The walls were adorned with magazine covers- The People's Times had clearly kept up with the times.

Evelyn approached the front desk, where a young receptionist looked up and smiled. "Good morning. How may I help you?"

"I'm Evelyn Quinn," she said, offering a small smile.

"I'm resuming here today."

The receptionist's eyes widened, clearly recognizing the name. "Oh! Welcome back, Miss Quinn. Let me notify HR."

As she waited, Evelyn scanned the room, noticing a few familiar faces among the staff bustling around. Some of the people who had been there for years smiled warmly at her, clearly recognizing her. A tall, graying man- Mr. Jenkins waved from across the lobby. He had been in charge of the finance department for as long as she could remember.

"Good to see you, Evelyn!" he called out. "Welcome back!"

Evelyn smiled and waved back. "Good to see you too, Mr. Jenkins."

"HR will be with you shortly," the receptionist said, interrupting her thoughts. A moment later, a woman from HR appeared, clipboard in hand.

"Miss Quinn, follow me, please."

Evelyn nodded and followed her through the glasswalled corridors, trying to shake off the unease settling in her stomach. She wasn't nervous about the work itself-she could handle that. It was Sandra she was worried about.

Sandra had made it clear she didn't want her back, and although Evelyn was prepared for whatever confrontation lay ahead, she still couldn't help but feel wary.

After a brief tour of the office spaces, HR led her to an office near the corner of the building. "This is where you will be working," the HR rep said, smiling as she led Evelyn into the office. Evelyn smiled to herself as she followed the lady into

be on Sandra's face when she realized that they were going to be working together, and as such, sabotaging her work

sitting behind a large desk. Her expression froze the

your direct supervisor, as I'm sure you both know already. Ordinarily, I will do the introduction, but since you're sisters, I guess there

Sandra muttered under her breath before remembering that they had company and she had decided to stop

wrong. "Hey, sis, I'm really excited to be working with you. I

when you should be

work with you, Sandy," Evelyn said, her voice

was barely hidden as she stood up.

I might be a senior editor at Empowered, but I'm new here. I should learn from you." Evelyn kept her expression innocent, though inside, she was savoring the moment. "I'm sure we will work well

exchanged fake smiles. Evelyn knew Sandra was probably fuming inside, but

I guess you can handle the rest. Please let her know what is expected from her,"

the lady walked away, Sandra subtly picked up her phone and turned on the recorder, wanting to use Evelyn's tactic

shut after the HR lady, Sandra's smile dropped. "What the hell are you doing here in my office?" she hissed, crossing her

desk. "Oh, Sandra, don't pretend you're

act, Evelyn. You know we can't work together. I do not want

here I am," Evelyn

right under you.

a fool if you think I'll make this easy for

"And why do you think I'm going to make it easy for you either? I know you're uncomfortable, Sandra. But guess what? I'm only getting started. If I were you, I'd quit now and save myself the trouble. You see, a snake like you doesn't belong in this family or this company. You've slithered your

for her phone. "You realize I'm recording this, right?" She asked with

out a low chuckle. "Oh, sweetheart, I'm recording too.

move. "What game are you playing, Evelyn? Why are you

you know why I'm doing this too," Evelyn

"No

and self righteous when you're nothing but a dirty slut. You cheated on Michael and had a child

out

of advice to you, do not think of seducing Derek again. I don't want you embarrassing yourself and our family any more than you've done already. Derek's family will never let him marry a single mother, and especially not you," she said, and