The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 154

Evelyn stood frozen in the parking lot, her legs trembling beneath her. Sandra's light, mocking words echoed in her head, but all Evelyn could hear was that cold, calculating voice from the night before-suggesting they get rid of her. How was she supposed to act normal around someone who harbored such hatred? She mused as she glanced toward the entrance of the building, wanting nothing more than to flee, but her body refused to move. Her eyes stung as tears welled up, blurring her vision. A lump formed in her throat, and before she could stop herself, she turned on her heel and headed back to her car. Evelyn slid i d into

the driver's seat, her hands shaking as she fumbled to close the door. Once she was safely inside, she broke down. Hot, silent tears streamed down her cheeks, and her chest heaved with the effort of suppressing her sobs. She gripped the steering wheel, knuckles turning white, her whole body trembling. How could Sandra despise her so much?

Somehow, hearing those words directly from Sandra hurt much more than the act of betrayal itself.

She had believed that Sandra did all that because she was in love with Michael and they were a greedy pair who wanted to reap where they did not sow at any cost, but she didn't imagine that all their time together had been a lie.

Her phone buzzed in her lap, but she ignored it for a moment, too overwhelmed to do anything. After several seconds, she wiped her face, blinking back the tears as she picked up the phone. It was Rayna. Without thinking, she tapped the call button. "Hey, girl! Guess what I'm up to!" Rayna's cheerful voice filled her ear, but Evelyn couldn't respond.

Evelyn sniffed, trying to hold back another wave of tears, but it was no use. The moment Rayna heard the silence, her tone shifted immediately. "Evelyn? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Evelyn let out a shaky breath, her voice cracking. "It's Sandra...

"Sandra?" Rayna's voice sharpened with concern. "What happened? Did she say or do something?"

"She... she hates me, Rayna. I thought it was just sibling rivalry or something, but it's worse than that." Evelyn could barely get the words out, her chest tightening with every breath.

"Okay. Calm down and tell me exactly what happened. Take a deep breath first," Rayna said, and Evelyn did as she asked.

Rayna listened quietly as Evelyn told her all about her exchange with Sandra that morning, and then she frowned.

"I'm missing something. Why did you choose to ask her that this morning? Did something trigger your question?" Rayna asked, wondering why Evelyn had asked Sandra why she hated her. "She told Michael they should... kill me."

There was a moment of stunned silence on the other end of the line before Rayna's voice returned, now filled with shock. "What?

Are you serious? She actually said that?"

"I heard it. I listened to a recording of her saying it. She's planning to get rid of me. Can you believe it, Ray?"

Rayna sucked in a sharp breath. "Evelyn, this is becoming really serious. Have you gone to the police?"

her tear-streaked face, shaking her head even though Rayna couldn't see her. "How can I go to the police? The recording was gotten from bugging Michael's house. It's illegal evidence." Rayna was quiet for a moment, then her

Evelyn whispered. "But I'm scared, Rayna. I'm so terrified. What if something happens to me? To Samantha? They know about her now. I don't know what they'll do if they find out she is Derek's."

it's normal to

sort of competition with you, but I never thought it was this deep.

anymore," Evelyn admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "What

the brakes or

the mood. Well, first of all, what car are we

hadn't told Rayna about the car yesterday. "Derek bought me a new car. One for me and one for Samantha. We were checking it out

excitement on the other end. "Girl! Why didn't you tell me sooner? We need to celebrate this! Forget about

everything, a small smile tugged at the corners of Evelyn's mouth. "I know, I just... it's hard to enjoy anything right now. I keep thinking about what Sandra might do. What if she tries to tamper with the car? I barely slept after listening to the recording last night. Each time I closed my eyes, all I could see was Sandra with a

if you're really that worried, maybe leave the car at home for now and take a cab to work. But honestly, if

her. "I'm so tired, Rayna. I don't want any harm to come to me or Samantha. Maybe I should just...

running away. I reject every

help but laugh, even through her tears. "I'm

scared," Rayna said gently. "But you can't let that fear control you. You need to trust Derek. He's already handling it, and you said they have eyes on Sandra and Michael. You're not alone

when she saw the call was from Derek. "Rayna, can I

important. I'll

course. Go talk to your man. You can call

"I will.

Evelyn quickly switched

said, her voice

was calm, but there was a hint

getting ready for work that morning, and he knew she hadn't slept well since she had

was a pause on the other end before Derek

it hard to face

parking lot already. She was acting all friendly, like nothing was wrong, and it just... it shook

about the recording?" Derek

not that," Evelyn said, and then she went on to tell him

told you not to worry about Sandra. I