The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

After his last appointment on Friday evening. Derek headed directly for the restaurant where he was to meet with Sandra for their dinner.

He wished the date had been set at an earlier time and not after the close of work, so he could easily leave after thirty minutes or an hour.

Though the date wasn't until 5 p.m., Derek had decided to arrive there early. He wasn't there out of eagerness but just because he wanted to have control of the situation.

He wanted to be fully prepared for the evening, knowing well that this date was more than just to fulfill his end of the bargain with his mom but also a step toward uncovering Michael's plots.

As he sat there, sipping on a glass of water and waiting for Sandra. Derek decided to give Ethan a call but before he could dial Ethan's line, his call

came in

Derek received the call with a chuckle, "Why do you always appear or call just when I talk or think about you!"

Ethan chuckled. "Maybe because you're in love with me?" he joked and Derek rolled his eyes.

*Last time I checked, you do not have boobs, and your name isn't Evelyn," he said causing Ethan to laugh.

"Yet you're always thinking about me," Ethan said dryly. "What are you up to?" he asked and Derek raised a brow

"I'm at

at the restaurant waiting for my date to show up," he said and Ethan chuckled.

"No wonder you were missing me," he said, making Derek laugh.

o to the g

golf club," Derek suggested.

"What are you up to tomorrow? Let's go to

"Sure. But I was hoping we could hang out at the club tonight. It's been a while since I last went clubbing." Ethan said and Derek grinned.

"Me too. I think I will be needing a drink after this date, Derek said and Ethan laughed

"It might not be so bad. Who knows! You might end up falling hopelessly in love with her," Ethan said and Derek snorted.

"Not when Evelyn is alive. And even if Evelyn stopped existing, I could never be interested in her step-sister. Anyway, I wanted to call you earlier 'cause I want you to call me at exactly 6 p.m. I don't want this date to be longer than an hour, Derek said and Ethan chuckled

"Sure. About our own date tonight, how about you pick me up so we go together?" Ethan suggested.

"Cool But it's not a date. Don't forget to call by 0. Bye, Derek said and hung up when he saw Sandra approaching.

Derek smiled as he watched her draw closer, his eyes never leaving her. Observing her appearance, Derek couldn't deny that she was indeed a beautiful woman. But her beauty didn't interest him since Evelyn was far more beautiful. What he was interested in was the hidden agenda he knew she had.

Sandra smiled as

as she saw the way he was

he was staring at

at her with interest, and she could swear she saw a spark of lust in his eyes.

Of course, no man wouldn't want to have her. Not even Derek Stone was immune to her charms.

The moment she stopped in front of him, Derek rose to greet her, putting on his most charming smile.

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting, Mr Stone," she asked, her voice soft and apologetic.

"Please, call me Derek. And no, you didn't keep me waiting. A beautiful woman like you should be waited on Derek said smoothly, putting on his

best act

Sandra smiled even more brightly glad that he was receptive to her. "Thanks," she said as he pulled out a chair for her.

"I've heard a lot about you, Sandra.. I can call you that, right?" Derek asked as he took his seat, and she nodded. "Please do" she said eagerly.

"I was going to say, I've heard so many wonderful things about you, and it sort of made me anxious about our date so I had to arrive a little early to calm myself so I don't make a fool of myself," he said and Sandra giggled softly.

"For real? Do you know how anxious I've been about this date? I've been walking about all day with a jittery feeling in my belly. I'm glad to know Tim not the only one who's anxious about this date. So, maybe we can both relax together or make a fool of ourselves together, Sandra said and before Derek could respond, a waiter appeared at their side.

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"Are you familiar with their dishes here!" Derek asked Sandra as she perusedMaterial © NôvelDrama.Org.

the

menu.

Sandra nodded. "Yes. I've been here a couple of times."

Derek took one glance at the menu and kept it aside with a charming smile. "Then I will trust you with my stomach and have whatever you're having," he said and Sandra grinned. "Alright then," she said and ordered for the both of them

As the waiter left, Sandra cleared her throat. "You know, this feels like a dream come true. All these years I've heard so much about you and admired you from afar, and now I get to sit with you this way, she said and Derek smiled.

"Same here. You know, I was hoping to talk to you at the party. Unfortunately, I couldn't. I'm sorry you had to go through such embarrassment," he said and she waved it off.

"It's nothing compared to what you and your family went through," she said, flashing him an apologetic smile.

"Thankfully, everyone has moved on from that now," Derek cut in dismissively as the waiter came with their wine.

"So, how was your day!" Sandra asked, and Derek told her about his day and Sandra in turn went on to tell him about hers.

"Why don't you tell me more about yourself, Sandra? I've heard a lot from both my Mom and Michael. Now, I want to hear directly from you Derek said and Sandra smiled as she told him about herself.

Derek listened attentively as she talked, stopping her to ask questions at intervals, and Sandra soon realized that she was becoming more relaxed. and was actually enjoying the date.

She had come, thinking that Derek would be distant and unpleasant, but she was happy to see that she had been wrong.

They paused their conversation when the waiter returned with their meals and after he had served them and left, Derek urged her to continue as they are

Derek

ek smiled as he listened to her. He could tell that she was relaxing with him unlike earlier when she had been trying too hard.

This was exactly

what he wanted. He wanted her to let down her guard and be free with him.