The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 159

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.

"You're as beautiful as

she assured him softly. Evelyn glanced at her

screen.

he tapped the the moment settling in the room like a fog. He pressed play, and Sandra's voice filled

said The room froze.

same effect on her as it did the first time she heard it. Before a Before anyone could

gasped, her hand flying to her mouth in horror. Rebecca visibly shuddered, her skin prickling with goosebumps, while

here so that we

Derek said while Evelyn's heart pounded

she stammered. "I saw Sandra earlier

her. "Did you argue? Did anything happen

the gravity of what she had just heard. "No, we ignored each other... but she spoke

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He could see the gears turning in her mind, and before he could say

speaking louder would shatter the already fragile reality. husband placed a hand on her arm, silently urging her to watch what she said since Sandra's

Her

her head, her lips pressed tightly together. "I wish he

at Derek. "I have a suggestion," he said, his voice cutting

a chance to escape or try to cover his tracks. Besides, he could decide to kill her, too," he replied,

Evelyn, his eyes searching her

are you so quiet, Eve Eve?" he he asked softly, trying

Evelyn swallowed, her

Sandra. I can't let this continue," she said quietly, her tone cold and focused. you come up

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