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.

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

voice dropped an octave as he added, "You

want to kiss

resisted the urge to giggle, but a blush

the clock, Derek. Let's

enjoying the effect he had on her.

a corridor toward the interview room, Derek watched the sway of her hips and grinned, "I should walk behind you more often, Ms. Evelyn. Your backside is lovely. Professionally speaking," he added, and

she hissed under

so lucky," he drawled as he looked around to

at him, but seeing the naughty smile on his face, her

she shook her head with a laugh as she

sound of tapping keyboards and quiet conversations

at a large glass door and gestured for him to

lit, with cameras and microphones meticulously arranged. A few crew members gave

motioning for him to 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

to Derek, her face calm but her eyes twinkling with anticipation. "Welcome to The People's Times. We're honored to have you here today, Mr.

is mine," Derek replied smoothly, flashing

resisted 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

her with amusement for a moment, wondering if she wanted 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 was expected, considering how he

for so long? Who is Derek Stone?

his voice steady and

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

hidden because I didn't trust the

a recent scandal

smile softened, and

nodded. "Absolutely. The rumors

stemmed from a misunderstanding.

My biological parents were

el?

to protect me from the murderer of my biological