The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 218

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.

as he took her hand, "Ms. Evelyn," Derek

dropped an octave as he added,

to kiss

the urge to giggle, but

the clock, Derek. Let's keep it professional,

the effect he had on her. "As

grinned, "I should walk behind you more often,

she hissed under her

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

on his face, her lips twitched. "This could be considered workplace harassment, you know?" she asked,

she shook

keyboards and quiet conversations filled the air, underscoring

stopped at a large glass door and gestured for

with cameras and microphones meticulously arranged. A few crew

take a seat across from her at a polished oak table. She adjusted her mic and made sure his mic was working as well before glancing at the crew. "Are we ready?" The director gave a thumbs-up.

to Derek, her face calm but her eyes twinkling with anticipation. "Welcome to The People's Times. We're

replied smoothly, flashing

the urge to smile back just as widely. She flashed him a polite smile as she leaned back in her seat. Before we dive right into it, everyone has been curious about something. After years of avoiding the public eye, what motivated

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

may ask, why did you avoid the public eye for so long? Who is Derek Stone? Why has he stayed hidden all these years?" Evelyn asked with a

leaned forward slightly, his voice

adopted at a young age. My adoptive parents gave me a life I could only dream of. I owe everything

hidden because I didn't trust the

recent scandal

softened,

nodded. "Absolutely. The rumors

stemmed from a misunderstanding.

My biological parents were

el?

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

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