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Derek held Evelyn's gaze for a moment as he contemplated telling her about his suspicions.
Although it was shameful to admit to her that it was a member of his family who had caused him all that trouble,
Derek knew she deserved in know.
The sway he wanted to know why she didn't tell him about Michael and the reason she called off her
wedding six years ago.
"Before | tell you anything. | need to know why you didn't tellabout your relationship with Michael...
"My past relationship with Michael. | have no relationship with him now she corrected not wanting to be
associated with him like that.
Derek nodded. "Yes. Your past relationship with him. Why didn't you tellabout it!"
Tim sorry | didn't tell you about it. | know | should have. | thought Michael would tell you..."
"I'm not talking about Micheal, Eve. Why didn't you tell me! | would have very much preferred to hear it from you
than find out about it the way |
did," he said and she nodded
"I promise that | had no idea who you were when we met six years ago.....”
"I know you didn't. You would have to be a witch to have arranged our meeting so perfectly. Derek said
Derek said and she nodded, relieved that he believed
her.
"And when | was sent to interview you, | knew you were Michael's cousin, and when | realized you didn't know
aboutand Michael | couldn't tell. you because | didn't how you'd react. | feared you'd call off the interview
and it meant so much toat the time, she admitted and Derek nodded. hearing the sincerity in her voice.
He had figured out that much himself since it made sense, but he had wanted to hear it from her.
"If you don't mindasking, what exactly happened six years ago? Although | saw Michael and how hurt he
was, | also saw you that day. | can tell. there's a story behind your actions so, what's the story?" Derek asked,
hoping she would tell him this time.
Evelyn shook her head. "I don't want to talk about it," she said and then narrowed her eyes
"You're askingabout this because you're suspecting Michael, aren't you? she asked and Derek raised a brow
as he looked at b
"Why are asking
Evelyn shrugged. "I wouldn't put it past him. | believe he did it. | just don't have the evidence to prove it," she
said and Derek sighed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Actually, | found something under my desk-a listening device. Derek said and Evelyn looked at him shocked.
"You mean your office was bugged!" she asked and he nodded, she shook her head.
That explains it. Now it all makes perfect sense," she said and Derek nodded.
"Yes. | won't let it slide though. I'm definitely going to expose him."
"Don't At least not yet," Evelyn said and Derek narrowed his eyes.
"Why? Is there a particular reason why you don't wantto?" he asked and she nodded.
"Yes. | believe Michael and Sandra are up to something and it is best to not let them know you're on to them until
you find out what they're up to she said and Derek looked at her surprised. "Sandra your sister?" he asked and
she nodded.
You t
think she's working with Michael he asked wondering what they must be planning if true.
"I don't think they're working together. | know it," she said and Derek sat up, wanting to know what was
happening.
, Eve?" he asked and she shook her head
What exactly is going on, |
"I don't know exactly what. All I know is, you need to be careful, very careful. If they can go as far as bugging
your office, who knows what else they are going to do?" she asked and he nodded even though his mind was a
whirlwind of thoughts.
It made a lot of sense that Michael was working with Sandra, seeing how his mother was trying to get him to
marry her.
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His hands clenched into fists on his thigh, "So we play along and act as if we're oblivious?" he asked and she
nodded.
"| can do that but | won't let it slide if they pull a stunt like this and try to harm you again, Derek said, making up
his mind to play along with Sandra
A bit of silence settled between them, both of them thinking about the situation of things and what Michael and
Sandra could be planning.
After the silence had stretched for a while, Evelyn looked at him, "What if you didn't find the bug in your office!
Would you be here if you didn't have any tangible proof of my innocence?"
"If I didn't believe you were innocent | wouldn't have searched for something to prove your innocence in the first
place," he said and she sighed.
"I messed up. | know | did. Eve. And I'm deeply sorry for it. Can you please giveanother chance!" he said and
after a while, she shook her head
"| forgive you, but | don't know what you mean by another chance," she said and Derek raised his brow.
"Don't worry about that. For now, let's talk about how to go forward with the interview," he said, deciding not to
ask her for another chance to win
her heart
He couldn't actively chase her yet because of his a
agreement with his mother and he didn't want to tell her about it either.
Evelyn shook her head. "I don't think you should do it anymore considering all this mess."
‘| have to. As a matter of fact, | think
that is more reason why | should
proceed with it First, because we had
an agreement and | need to honor it
as you have honoreq ius fat.
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Second because now that
everything is out, there is no reason
forto keep hiding, and | want you
to helpput out something
positive about my adoption to correct
the lies they spread, and lastly your
promotion is attached to it. After the
trouble this has caused you, you
should get your promotion." Derek
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"I guess you have a point.."
"But you won't have to cto my office anymore. Let's just fix a date for the interview," Derek said and Evelyn
nodded, glad to hear that
"Thank you. Eve. | want you to know
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthat I'm sorry for everything. Not just
for doubting you, but for the wayive
Eels {EEE hath especially
akel that night," Derek said, holding
her gaze. Evelyn's heart ached at his
words as the memories of that
Saturday night cto mind but she
quickly pushed the emotions aside.
"It's okay. All that is past now," Evelyn said and stood up, brushing off her clothes as if to shake away the
tension. "I should get back now. It's getting late," she said and Derek rose as well
Til drop you off, Derek said but Evelyn quickly shook her head.
ves. Derek nodded.
"It's okay. I'll walk. | need the air," she said, and seeing the determined look in her eyes,
you insist. Thank you for meeting with me," he said and Evelyn offered a small smile.
"It's nothing. | hope you don't show up at my place again this way," Evelyn said and turned to leave.
"Eve," Derek called, stopping her.
Evelyn turned back to look at him, "Yeah?"
For a moment Derek considered telling her about his parents’ desire for him to date Sandra, but he shook his
head. "Never mind."
Evelyn gave him a nod before walking
away. As she walked back to her
house, Evelyn's mind 3s GCéupied
by veridus thdughts of how she was
going to keep Samantha a secret
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He could show up any day like he did today and see Samantha. Though she was worried about what Michael and
Sandra were planning, she was more worried about Derek finding out about Samantha and her paternity.
She needed to do something, but she didn't know what, Moving wasn't an option since this wasn't a hotel that «
she could change easily.
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