The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 218

As Derek and Evelyn drove home after leaving Ethan's place, Evelyn turned to Derek with a grin, "You know Friday is only a few days away, right?" "Yeah. Why?" Derek asked, acting like he didn't know.

"You haven't forgotten what it means, have you?" Evelyn asked, and Derek feigned a frown.

"What is it? Our anniversary?" He asked, and when she glared at him, he chuckled.

"It's the interview, I know. I'm ready for it," he said, and she smiled.

"We can go over the questions..."

"There won't be any need for that. I trust you. You can ask me whatever questions," he said, and she paused.

"You remember it's going to be a live television interview, right?" She asked, and he nodded.

"Yes. I know that," he assured her, "This interview made us cross paths and brought you back into my life. The least I can do is give it my best."

"Okay then," she said with a wide smile, looking forward to the interview.

Derek smiled, also looking forward to the interview.

On Friday, Derek arrived at The People's Times building some minutes before noon since the interview was scheduled for noon.

As Derek stepped out of his car, he straightened his tailored navy suit and adjusted the silver tie that Evelyn had chosen for him to wear that day. He took a deep breath, his confidence unshaken and his excitement undeniable.

As he entered the lobby of Evelyn's office, a young receptionist greeted him with a warm smile. "Mr. Stone, welcome to The People's Times. Ms. Evelyn will be with you shortly."

Because of his relationship with Evelyn and his frequent visits to the office to pick her up or drop her off, he had become a regular face there.

Before Derek could respond, Evelyn appeared from an adjacent hallway; her fitted burgundy dress and sleek bun radiating professionalism. Her face lit up with a welcoming smile as she approached him.

"Good morning, Mr. Stone," she greeted, extending her hand before he could embrace her as she knew he wanted to do.

scowled at her and eyed her with disapproval as he took her

voice dropped an octave as he

to

but

Derek. Let's

clearly enjoying the effect he had on her. "As you

her hips and grinned, "I should

Derek" she

lucky," he drawled as he looked around to make sure they were alone before

at him, but seeing the naughty smile on his face, her lips twitched. "This could be considered workplace

he said, and she shook her head with a laugh as she continued down

tapping keyboards and quiet conversations filled the air, underscoring the busy

glass door and gestured

lit, with cameras and microphones meticulously arranged. A

table. She adjusted her mic and made sure his mic was working as

anticipation. "Welcome to The People's Times. We're honored to have you here today,

Derek replied

her seat. Before we dive right into it, everyone has been curious about something. After years of avoiding the public eye, what motivated

him to lie or be honest. Deciding to go with the truth, since that was what was expected of him for the interview, her smiled, "I agreed because of the person who requested it." Evelyn bit back a smile but decided not to pursue it since she didn't want him to reveal so much. She had felt the need to ask the question because it

why did you avoid the public eye for so long? Who is Derek Stone? Why has he stayed hidden all these years?"

slightly, his

story. I was born into a loving family, but circumstances led me to be adopted at a young age. My adoptive parents gave me a

I stayed hidden because I didn't trust the media and

was a recent scandal about it that gained traction online.

softened,

nodded. "Absolutely. The rumors

stemmed from a misunderstanding.

My biological parents were

el?

I was very young, and my adoptive parent gave me the name of their precious son to protect me from the murderer of