The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

Long after Evelyn and Sandra parted ways, Evelyn kept thinking about their meeting and Sandra's hypocrisy,

No matter how hard she thought about it, she just couldn't bring herself to believe that Sandra could be so two-faced.

If she hadn't seen Sandra and Michael with her own eyes six years ago, she would never have believed it even if a seer had told her about it.

The thought that she was going to be seeing Sandra at the anniversary party and act like everything was okay again made her stomach chum

She was going to leave to avoid any personal interaction with Sandra at the anniversary party, or else she feared she was going to lose it and slap the fake smiles off her face.

She narrowed her eyes when she remembered how Sandra had expressed her interest in Derek,

Did Michael know about Sandra's interest in Derek! Was that the reason Michael had seemed worried that she was getting close to Derek?

That didn't make sense. Why would Michael be okay with his lover wanting his cousin? Shouldn't Michael and Sandra be planning on how to get married instead of Sandra dreaming of Derek when she and Michael still obviously had something going on between them?

Or were they also planning to dupe Derek the same way they had planned to do to her! She mused and shook her head.

She hoped that wasn't their plan otherwise she was going to make sure to ruin their plans and expose them. She wasn't going to let anyone else be fooled by those two as she had been fooled.

Evelyn raised her head when a finger snapped in front of her face and she was surprised to see that Derek had walked into the office while she was lost in her thoughts.

"You're back? How was your meeting!" she asked but Derek raised a brow.

"It went well. What were you thinking about?" He asked curiously.

"It's nothing. Just trying to sort some stuff in my head," she said, and even though Derek was not convinced he gave her a nod and went around the desk to get into his seat.

"I see. So? Have you!

had lunch? Or should we go grab lunch" Derek asked and Evelyn shook her head.

professional mode

I've had lunch. Thanks," she said and he gave her a nod before picking up his phone to order some takeouts for himself While he waited for the meall, he busied himself with work, and Evelyn couldn't help but be glad that he was in his profe Evelyn rose when the secretary walked in with his lunch. "Il excuse you while you eat, she said, but Derek shook his head. "There is no need for that Sit down," he said, not wanting her out of his sight, especially not when she looked so distracted. He wondered if it had anything to do with why she was also worried the day before and wished she would confide in him and tell him whatever was bothering her.

"You can sit down. And maybe you can ask me some possible interview questions while I eat," he suggested when Evelyn hesitated.

He knew her well enough to know she would jump at any opportunity to ask him questions and he also hoped her questions would distract her from whatever was on her mind

"Really Let's do that then, Evelyn said eagerly as she sat down, and Derek hid a smile.

"So? What is your fin

first question?" Derek asked as he watched Evelyn take out her journal and a pen.

Evelyn looked at him, her eyes gleaming with curiosity, "We've been talking about work this whole time, but you've never talked about your family I'd like to know more about your relationship with your family, she said and Derek raised a brow as he chewed slowly.

"Hmm. Are you asking for yourself or the magazine! Because I don't want anything about my family put out there," Derek said after swallowing morsel of food in his mouth.

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Evelyn pursed her lips as she considered his question. Was she asking for herself or the magazine? She couldn't deny that a part of her was curious about him, especially now that she knew of Sandra's interest in him

"For myself then," she said as she set down her pen and shut the journal.

Derek smiled, pleased with her response. It felt good to know that Evelyn was curious about his life and wanted to know something about him. "Why do you want to know?" He asked, and she shrugged. Chayan 30

"You said you want the interview to be as objective as possible. To balance my view of you I think it's only fair that I take a peek at your personal life. Don't you think sal" Evelyn asked and Derek raised a brow as he considered her question

personal hile, huh? Does that mean you're going to ask me about my past and present relationships too?" He teased and she rolled her eyes.

No I don't think there is a need for that." Evelyn said dismissively.

I would also like to know the reason you don't like being interviewed or attending social functions," she said and Derek chuckled.

"You seem quite curious about me, Eve," Derek said and she shrugged.

"Tim sure by now you are aware that a lot of people are curious about you, Mr Stone. It's nothing personal." Evelyn said politely. "It's off the record, right?" Derek asked to be sure.

You have my word" Evelyn assured him.

1. me. They are the most amazing parents anyone could ask for," Derek said and

"I love my parents. They are the best thing that ever happened to m Evelyn smiled.

I'm sure they feel proud of you." she said and he nodded.

"Yeah. They never cease to tell me that." he said with a small thoughtful smile

"Why do you sound like you don't believe them?" Evelyn asked when she noticed a subtle change in his eyes and he shook his head.

"It's not that I don't believe them. I do. It's just that sometimes I wonder if I'm the one they see when they look at me," Derek said, and Evelyn frowned "What do you mean by thair

Derek held her gaze for a moment as he contemplated telling her something personal about himself that only the family knew about.

"Im not their real son. I was adopted," he said in a low voice as he met her gaze.