The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 150

Sandra sat at her desk, fingers flying across her keyboard as she worked through the latest project reports. The office was quiet, save for the tap-tap sound of her keyboard. It was the kind of afternoon when the minutes dragged, and yet she was too focused on her tasks to notice.

With Evelyn working directly with her, she had to work extra hard now since she could tell Evelyn was looking for an excuse to accuse her of shirking her duties.

Her phone buzzed on the desk, pulling her from her work. A sense of unease settled in her stomach when she glanced at the screen and saw Michael's name displayed there. Taking a deep breath, she received the call.

"What's up, babe?" Michael's voice came through, calm and to the point. "Any luck getting rid of the video from Evelyn's phone yet?"

Sandra sighed, frustrated. She had tried, but Evelyn was too careful, always keeping the phone close. "No," she admitted, "I haven't been able to get to it. She's been more guarded than usual.

If I didn't know better, I'd think she knew what I was up to. Or maybe she knows. She acts like a know-it-all witch."

Michael exhaled loudly, and she could picture him pinching the bridge of his nose in irritation. "Forget it then," he said finally, "it's been days already, and seeing as my aunt hasn't done anything, it seems she listened to me and decided not to pursue the hotel incident. Let's leave it alone for now. We will get it when she leases suspects."

Relief washed over Sandra. That video had been a constant worry plaguing her mind. Michael's next words made her heart skip.

"Let's meet after work tonight," he said. "Come over to my place."

Sandra's eyes flicked around the quiet office, instinctively lowering her voice. "Won't that be risky? You never can tell who is watching us."

Michael chuckled dismissively. "At this point, I think my place is safer for us. You can leave your car and take a cab. I'll be waiting."

Before Sandra could respond, her phone chimed with another incoming call. She glanced at the screen, and a smile lit her face when she saw that it was Derek's mom.

she said

"Let me know what she says when

call with Michael and immediately switched to Mrs. Stones. Forcing her voice into a bright, respectful tone, she greeted, "Hello, Rebecca. How are you

fine, my dear. Are you busy? I'd like to go shopping, and I was hoping you could accompany me," she said in

Derek's mother was another opportunity to secure her place in the Stone family, and it was not

you the details now. See

call ended, Sandra's lips curved into a smile of triumph. She quickly gathered her things, eager to make a

of the office, she

her brows knitting together. Where had Evelyn

tempted to investigate but decided against it. Whatever Evelyn was up to, it didn't

too far away, she called Michael to let him know she was meeting up with his aunt. The last thing she wanted was for Michael to get in her way now. She could always get rid of

mall, Mrs. Stone was already seated, sipping a glass of wine, and looking poised

greeted Sandra with a sweet smile. "Thank you for coming on such short notice,

whatever you need" Sandra said

the rows of high-end

dutifully carried everything without complaint.

as reliable, as someone who could

was her own petty way of making Sandra suffer for making a fool of her. This was the best she could do

of iced coffee. Mrs. Stone eyed Sandra over the rim of her glass before speaking. "My

must be so excited. Do you have

gaze steady on Sandra. "Yes, and I'd like you to help me plan

heart soared. This was huge. Helping Mrs. Stone with her birthday party would not only solidify her place in the family but might also bring her closer to Derek. "Of

a slow sip of her coffee. "Something