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.

call you back," she said hurriedly. "Your aunt is on the other

me know

Forcing her voice into a bright,

she tried to keep her calm. "I'm fine, my dear. Are you busy? I'd like to go shopping, and I was hoping you could accompany me," she said in her usual cheerful

heart leaped. An invitation to shop with Derek's mother was another opportunity to secure her place in the Stone family, and it was not one she could pass up. "No, I'm not busy at all," she lied smoothly.

now. See you soon""" she said

Sandra's lips curved into a smile of triumph. She

way out of the office, she noticed

knitting together. Where

to, it didn't matter right now. Mrs. Stone was waiting,

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

at the restaurant within the mall, Mrs. Stone was already seated, sipping a glass of wine, and looking

with a sweet smile. "Thank you

my pleasure. I'm happy to help with whatever you need" Sandra said with a

as they walked through the rows

everything without

her as reliable, as someone who could handle

her own petty way of making Sandra suffer for making a

of iced coffee.

widened with excitement. "That's wonderful! You must be so excited. Do you have plans for

on Sandra. "Yes, and I'd like you to help

Mrs. Stone with her birthday party would not only solidify her place in the family but might also bring her closer to Derek. "Of course! I'd be honored to help. What kind

slow sip of her coffee. "Something