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.

to Evelyn. "You're as beautiful as Derek said." He extended his hand toward her. "I'm sorry for

shook his hand, feeling a warmth from his words. "Thank you, sir. It's really nice to meet you finally," she said, her voice gentle but sincere. "And there's no need to apologize. It's all in the past 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

screen.

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 to

all to hear this," Derek said The room

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 did the first time she heard it. Before a Before anyone could react, Derek played the second recording that he had received earlier of Sandra

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

you all here so that we can figure out

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

she stammered. "I saw

as he turned to her. "Did you

gravity of what she

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gears turning in her

quiet, almost as if speaking louder would shatter the already fragile reality. husband placed a

Her

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 he'd see her for what she is."

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

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

shifted to Evelyn, his eyes searching

you so quiet, Eve Eve?" he he asked

Evelyn swallowed, her

distant. "I'm just trying to figure out what to do with Sandra. I can't let this continue," she said quietly, her tone cold and focused.