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?"

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

What if something happens to me? To Samantha? They know about her now. I

normal to be

in some sort of competition with you, but I never thought it was this

driving my car anymore," Evelyn admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

the brakes or

trying to lighten the mood. Well, first of all, what car are we talking

yesterday. "Derek bought me a new car. One for me and one for Samantha. We were checking it out when you

didn't you tell me sooner? We need to celebrate this!

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

take a cab to work. But

to me or Samantha. Maybe I should just... leave. Get out of town.

not running away. I reject every spirit of cowardice speaking through you

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

can't let that fear control you. You need to trust Derek. He's already handling it, and you said they have

call. She glanced at the screen and sighed when she saw the call was from Derek. "Rayna, can I call you back? Derek's calling." "Really, bitch? You're going to hang up on me so you can talk to

I'll call you

to your man. You can call

"I will.

Evelyn quickly switched over to Derek's

she said, her voice

you at the office now?" Derek's voice was calm,

ready for work that morning, and he knew she hadn't slept well since she had woken up several times with a startled gasp.

a pause on the other end before

okay? Finding it hard to

in the parking lot already. She was acting all friendly, like nothing was wrong, and it just... it shook me. I couldn't stop thinking about what

about the recording?" Derek asked,

Evelyn said, and then she went on to tell him about the conversation.

told you not to worry about Sandra. I will handle