The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek) novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146

Rayna's face contorted into a scowl as she turned to Evelyn while Ethan glared at Derek.

"Really, Evie? You planned this, didn't you?" Rayna asked Evelyn.

"Did you ask me over on purpose?" Ethan asked

Derek, his tone equally confused and accusatory.

Evelyn looked between them. "Rayna's my best friend, Ethan. I invited her to celebrate the housewarming with us."

Derek stepped in. "Ethan's my best friend, Rayna. I wanted him to see the house and meet Evelyn."

Ethan shook his head, glaring at Derek. "You could've done that any other day. Why today, when you knew she would be here?"

Rayna crossed her arms, her voice sharp. "Exactly. Why today?"

"At least you both agree on something. That's a start," Evelyn joked, and Derek chuckled while Rayna and Ethan glared at the couple.

Before anyone else could speak, Samantha bounded into the room, her cheerful energy breaking the

tension. "Daddy!" She called as she jumped on Derek, and he caught her.

Ethan's attention shifted to her, and Derek quickly introduced them. "Ethan, this is Samantha, my daughter," Derek said proudly. "Baby, this is my best friend, Ethan."

Ethan smiled at the little girl. "It's nice to meet you, Sam. You look so pretty," Ethan said, and Samantha blushed.

"Thank you," she said with a shy smile as she glanced at Rayna.

"Hello, baby!" Rayna greeted and held out a hand to Samantha, who took it.

"Did you bring me chocolates or cakes?" She asked, and Rayna grinned.

"I brought you those and more," Rayna said, and Samantha did a happy dance.

"You know, she is about Ella's age. Maybe I could ask Sara to let me bring Ella over for a play date," Ethan suggested.

Samantha perked up. "My best friend's name is Ella!"

Evelyn glanced at Ethan, curious. "You know Sara and Ella? Now that I think about it, they have the same last name as you. Fischer."

Ethan looked surprised. "Yeah, Sara is my sister-inlaw. How did you know?"

Evelyn laughed. "Small world. I met Sara on

Samantha's first day at school."

Derek chuckled, nudging Evelyn. "Looks like I was bound to find out about Samantha one way or another."

Rayna, still annoyed, chimed in. "Good thing Evelyn told you. I hate dramatic reveals."

"And here is the nanny of the century," Derek announced as Maya joined them, and Maya giggled shyly at the introduction.

"Ethan, this is Maya, Sam's wonderful nanny. Maya, this is Nathan, my best friend," Derek said, and Maya gave Nathan a polite nod before turning to Evelyn.