The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

Derek had thought that Evelyn's name sounded familiar when he first heard it and now, he knew exactly why.

Why didn't she tell him about her relationship with Michael? Was that why she had tried staying away from him?

Why didn't he think of that when Michael first asked him about his business with Evelyn? Why didn't he think of it when he saw the way they had greeted each other so coldly in his office! he mused as he turned to glance at Michael

Michael sensing his piercing blue eyes on him, flashed him an apologetic look but Derek merely gave him a look that said they would talk about it

later.

Meanwhile, Evelyn quickly recovered from her shock at Sandra's theatrics, and realizing what Sandra was doing, she smiled.

It was obvious that Sandra was putting up the act because she wanted to make her look bad in front of everyone. She could already hear some of the guests whispering about her. ff on the morning of her wedding.

She could hear them asking questions about her and discussing how she ran off on

Knowing the purpose of Sandra's drama and understanding that nothing she was going to say in her defense would make any difference now, Evelyn decided to play along with Sandra.

"I'm being mean to you, right? Then I guess this shouldn't be a problem," Evelyn said as she emptied the content of her glass on Sandra and slapped her, causing everyone to gasp in shock. Derek frowned as he watched the scene before him. What was going on and why was Evelyn doing that? Although he didn't know her much, he knew she wasn't such a bad person or maybe she was considering how she couldn't keep his personal matter to herself, Derek mused as he watched Evelyn's father storm over to where Evelyn and Sandra were standing and push Evelyn away roughly. "What the hell is wrong with you, Evelyn Why do you keep embarrassing me and bringing shame to this family?" Eric growled and Evelyn shook her head, not surprised by her father's reaction. "What is going on Evie? Why is Sandra on the floor and why did you pour your wine on her? Claire asked while Sandra who had been pretending to be crying stood up with Eric's help

"I was only asking her why she was being cold to me and wouldn't come back home but then she said I was asking because I was jealous and feeling. threatened by presence. I tried to explain to her but she just pushed me angrily saying she would never forgive me for remaining friends with Michael, Sandra said, crying

Eric shook his head at Evelyn while Derek's mind swirled with several thoughts about what was happening.From NôvelDrama.Org.

"You are nothing but a disappointment. You brought shame to us six years ago and now, after your return, you're still doing the same thing! Apologize to your sister right now or get out of here right now!" Eric yelled at her.

"Eric, calm down," Claire pleaded, looking at Evelyn with concern. She couldn't understand what the problem was, but she knew Evelyn well enough to know she wasn't the type to be troublesome or confrontational

"I won't apologize. I didn't do anything wrong." Evelyn said as her hands balled into a fist at her side, and she blinked back the tears that gathered in her eyes, determined not to cry. Especially not in front of Sandra,

"Did you hear her? Did you hear what she just said? I never wanted her here. I told you so. Now see what she did to her sister who invited her! Eric yelled angrily at his wife.

Derek watched with a frown, wondering why her father was yelling and speaking so harshly to her in front of everyone. Unable to stand the scene anymore, he decided to save her from the embarrassment even though he was still mad at her.

*1 want you out of here right now. Get out or I will have you thrown out," Eric yelled, and before Evelyn could say anything. Derek stepped forward and grabbed her hand.

Although blinded by tears and she couldn't see the face of the person holding her, she knew the smell of Derek's cologne and the feel of his hand,

She tried to pull away but Derek dragged her out of the house with him while Michael and Sandra exchanged glances when they saw this, both wondering what Derek was doing

"And make sure you don't ever come back until you return to your senses," her father called after her.

Evelyn, who had been taken aback when Derek took her hand, jerked her hand free the moment they got outside.

For someone who didn't like public functions, he was the last person she had expected to see at the party especially considering the fact that

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something so sensitive had been released about him just hours earlier.

"What do you want!" Evelyn asked hotly, fighting back her tears as the whole events of the day finally caught up with her.

"What do you mean what do I want? I couldn't stand watching you being treated that way by your family. What were you doing in there? Why did you do that? And why didn't you tell me you were Michael's. Derek let the rest of his words trail off, unable to bring himself to refer to her as

Michael's ex

"What does it mean to you if I am embarrassed by my family?" Evelyn asked as tears of anger and frustration fell from her eyes and she brushed them off angrily

Seeing her this way, Derek remembered the first time he met her and how broken she had seemed then. He momentarily forgot all about their misunderstanding and stepped closer to her, wanting to comfort her and understand her.

"Eve."

Evelyn stepped away before he could touch her. "Don't! Keep your distance from me. I want you to maintain the same energy you gave me this morning. Ignore me as you did earlier and stay away from me, Evelyn said and Derek's hands dropped to his side.

"Why are you being unreasonable when I'm only trying to help? Come with me. I will take you home."

"I don't need your help. Derek!" She snapped angrily.

"You do realize that I should be the one who is mad between us, not you, right?" Derck pointed out

"Yes, you are right. You should be mad, not me. So, let's communicate through our lawyers."

"Lawyers? What for?" Derek cut in with a confused frown.

of

"I guess you haven't thought about the agreement we signed. I signed a nondisclosure agreement when you asked me to be objective in my review you, didn't I? Isn't that the reason I've been at your beck and call? If you decide to take legal action against me, your lawyers can give me a call," Evelyn said and without waiting for his response, she walked away, leaving Derek staring after her with a confused frown.