The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Billionaire’s 159

Billionaire’s 159

Chapter 159

As Derek went to answer the door, Claire wiped away the last of her tears, trying to compose herself, and Eric squeezed her hand gently. Derek opened the door to see his parents standing with calm but concerned expressions. The moment they stepped inside,

Rebecca frowned when her gaze fell on Claire's tear-streaked face and she noticed Eric's arms were around her like he was consoling her. "What's wrong?" she asked immediately, her voice soft but laced with worry. "Is everything okay?"

Derek's father followed his wife's gaze, and his brows pulled together as he turned to Derek. "Are Evelyn and Samantha alright?

And why the impromptu invitation?" His tone was filled with a mix of concern and curiosity.

orced a reassuring smile, though it barely masked the tension he felt. "Everyone is fine, Dad. I just need to talk to you both about something important." Rebecca nodded, but her eyes softened. "I'd like to see Samantha first. Is she around?" she asked, her motherly instinct kicking in.

Derek forced Derek

Derek shook his head gently. "Let's talk first. You can see Samantha after we are done. This is important." His voice was calm, but he could see the shift in his mother's expression. She was no fool; she knew something serious was going on. As they walked further into the living room, Derek's parents exchanged polite greetings with Claire and Eric. They could sense the heaviness in the air but didn't press further.

Upstairs, Evelyn had heard the doorbell and quickly made her way down. She stepped into the living room, dressed in comfortable but decent clothes, her hair tied back neatly. Her gaze immediately fell on Derek's parents, and she took a deep breath.

Derek's face lit up when he saw her, and he moved to her side.

"Mom, Dad, this is Evelyn," he said, his tone filled with warmth and pride. "She's Samantha's mother and the woman I plan to marry." Rebecca raised an eyebrow, exchanging a look with Derek's father.

a small chuckle. "No need for the whole introduction." His eyes then softened as he turned to Evelyn. "You're as beautiful as Derek said." He extended his hand toward her. "I'm sorry for

now," she assured him softly. Evelyn glanced at her her parents, and when she saw her mother's sad eyes, she drowned as she went to sit close to her to find out what was wrong. "Is there a problem?" Evelyn asked, looking from her mother to Derek, her

screen.

what is all this about?" His father asked as they all sat down, his gaze sharpening with curiosity. Derek took out his phone, his hand steady as he tapped the the moment settling in the room like a fog. He pressed play, and Sandra's voice filled the space, cold and calculated, as she told Michael

The room froze. Evelyn's

flew to her chest, and Der Derek's k's father leaned forward, his jaw tight. Evelyn stared at the phone, her breath catching in her throat. Although she had listened to it before, it still had the same effect on her as it

in horror. Rebecca visibly shuddered, her skin

here so that we can figure out what to do

to take action," Derek said while Evelyn's heart pounded wildly in her chest

stammered. "I saw Sandra earlier today

her. "Did you argue?

shook her head, still trying to process the gravity of what she had just heard. "No, we

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pieced it all together. He could see the gears turning in her mind, and before he could say anything,

almost as if speaking louder would shatter the already fragile reality. husband placed a hand on her

Her

involved with someone like her." She shook her head, her lips pressed tightly together. "I wish he could hear what she's planning. I wish he'd see her for what she is." Derek's

looked at Derek. "I have a suggestion," he said, his voice cutting through the tense silence. Everyone turned to look at him, curiosity

his head. "I don't want Michael to have a chance to escape or try to cover his tracks. Besides, he

Evelyn, his eyes

he he asked softly, trying to gauge

Evelyn swallowed, her

I can't let this continue," she said quietly, her tone cold and focused. you come up with a plan?" I Derek asked, and and she