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.

as Derek said." He

him softly. Evelyn glanced at her

screen.

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 that she wanted them

said The room froze.

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 did the

hand flying to her mouth in horror. Rebecca visibly shuddered, her skin prickling with goosebumps, while Derek's father's fists clenched tightly on the armrests of

that we can figure out

time to take action," Derek said while Evelyn's heart pounded

when was that recorded?" she stammered. "I saw Sandra

he turned to her. "Did you argue? Did anything happen between you two to

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

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turning in her mind, and before he could

of character. How did I ever think this... this animal was a decent person?" Rebecca's voice was quiet, almost as if speaking louder

Her

out a huff of frustration. "Michael is an absolute fool for getting 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

let Michael know what ce thoughtful as he looked at Derek. "I have a suggestion," he said, his voice cutting through the

don't want Michael to have a chance to escape or try to cover his tracks. Besides, he could decide to kill her, too," he replied, glancing at

Evelyn, his eyes searching her

Eve?" he he asked softly, trying to gauge

Evelyn swallowed, her

trying to figure out what to do with Sandra. I can't let this continue," she said quietly,

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