The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

The next day, Derek walked into his office earlier than usual, his mind set on one thing- installing a security camera in his office.

Seeing how Michael had been so interested in knowing why he thought Evelyn wasn't the culprit, he could tell that Michael was thinking he had not seen the bug he planted in his office yet.

He had a feeling that now that Michael had gotten what he wanted and had succeeded in getting Evelyn away from him, Michael would soon retum to remove the bug in order to get rid of evidence of foul play. He couldn't let that happen. He needed proof. A definitive proof that Michael was the one behind the scandal. One he can present to his parents and wouldn't have to explain further for them to understand. His chat with Michael the previous night had given him enough reasons to agree with Evelyn that Michael and Sandra were up to something and if he could show his parents proof of Michael's treachery, they would get the whole picture.

The moment he got in, he temporarily deactivated the bug in his office and no sooner had he settled down before the man he had contacted for the job arrived. They got to work and Derek ensured that the camera was hidden away from view and angled to capture his office perfectly.

After connecting it to his phone and testing the live feed to ensure it was working properly. Derek dismissed the technician.

As he took a seat behind his desk, having accomplished his mission, Derek's mind drifted to Evelyn and he rubbed the bridge of his nose.

Over the past few weeks, he had grown used to her presence in his office- The way she scowled and glared at him whenever he said something inappropriate, the way she hid her smiles when he said or did something amusing, the sound of her voice whenever they discussed, the way she occasionally glanced up at him with those intense green eyes that spoke volumes without saying a word, her smile and how she'd try to keep him off her.

Derek found himself missing all of that now. He missed her so much and was determined to handle Michael as fast as possible so he could have Evelyn back to his side where she belonged. He wondered if she was at the office and and if she was thinking about him and missed working with

him too.

He needed to talk to someone. He wished his best friend, Ethan, who was around. Ethan, who was a sailor was away in the sea, and he had no idea when he would be back. Taking a deep breath, Derek forced himself to focus on work, but just as he turned on his system, his office door burst open.

Derek raised his head to glare at whoever was at the door for walking in without knocking, but his scowl transformed into a smile when he saw it was just the person he needed. Ethan his best friend.

be damned if it isn't the Pirate himself!" Derek exclaimed as he stood up to greet his best friend.

Ethan, looking rugged and weathered from his three months at sea, strode into the office with a wide grin on his face. "Hey, buddy! Why do you look like you are about to cry from joy because I'm here?" Derek's smile transformed into full-blown laughter as they exchanged a hearty handshake and a clap on the back.

"You might not believe this, but I was just thinking of you before you opened the door, Derek said and Ethan chuckled as he dropped into the chair opposite Derek's desk.

"What exactly were you thinking about?" He asked as he watched Derek go around to get into his seat.

"I was wishing you were here. I just really needed someone to talk to, Derek said and Ethan shook his head.

"You know, this is the reason you need a woman in your life. We should get you a wife soop. It's high time you stopped pining for your mystery woman of six years ago, Ethan said and Derek smiled. "What if I told you I've found her?" Derek asked and Ethan raised a brow

"You're kidding, right?" Ethan asked and Derek laughed.

"I'm not. Give me a moment to ask my secretary to push back my appointments and I'll bring you up to date with all that's happening." Derek said as he picked up his phone to give his secretary a call. "Do you want something! Coffee?" Derek asked Ethan who was scanning the office.

"Yes, please," Ethan said and after instructing his Secretary to get them coffee and push back his appointment, Derek focused on Ethan. SKUQ MM

"So, how are you doing? How is work? What's.."

"We can talk about that later. I'm more interested in your news," Ethan said, and Derek chuckled thinking he was talking about Evelyn.

"Her name is Evel."

"Not that. I got in last night and came to see you this early because my brother told me about the news of your adoption being made public and I wanted to check on you. What's up with that? Ethan asked and Derek rubbed his eyes,

"Well, it's all related. It's connected to her," Derek explained and paused when his secretary y came to serve the coffee.

After she left. Derek went on to fill Ethan in on the situation with Evelyn, Michael, his parents desire for him to marry Sandra, and the security camera he had just installed.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

Ethan listened intently, his eyes narrowing as he processed the information. "Wow! This all sounds like something out of a movie," Ethan said, and Derek nodded

"Yeah. I'm glad you're here. How long will you be staying this time?" Derek asked and Ethan shrugged.

"A month hopefully," he said and Derek smiled

"That's a relief," Derek said and Ethan held his gaze.

I've got your back, mate. Don't worry too much. We'll get to the bottom of this and expose whatever Michael is scheming." Ethan promised.

"Thanks, man. I'm just so glad you're here right now!

"You've said that already." Ethan said with a chuckle, "Anyway, I'm glad you finally met your mystery lady and we now know who she is. Why don't you tell me more about her, huh?" Ethan asked with a grin. Derek's face warmed up as he thought about Evelyn. "She's...different. Smart, feisty, and beautiful. I miss her, Ethan. I need to get her back."

Ethan nodded, a knowing glint in his eye. Tim sure she will come back to you after everything has been resolved. She is probably staying away because you are Michael's cousin. I have a feeling Michael did something to make her call off the wedding, and maybe her stepsister is involved too, Ethan said thoughtfully as he sipped from his coffee.

Derek nodded, "Yeah. I think so too."