The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek) novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66 

elyn organized her desk as the final hours of the workday slipped away. The offer was quiet, with most of the staff 

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She should have been door and left the office already, but because she had been ton distracted all day since she got Derek’s test that morning informing her of his date with Sandra, she had been unable in focus and as had finished laie 

And even now as she prepared to leave, she found herself wondering how the date was going and if Derk was going fall for Nameles a charm. 

As the clock struck six her phone buzzed on the desk, pulling her out of her reverie. the glanced at the wreen and son Kayna’s name Mashane With 

resigned sigh, she picked up the phone 

“Hey, Ray Evelyn greeted trying to merr some enthusiau 

“Evelyn Are you ready for tonight? Rayna re was full of energy, her exement ofis 

ea of a might imat at the club feeling more 

ting than ewiting. She won’t in the monit for lourd music, cromedi 

of attention Raya was likely hoping for Rot a promise was a promise, and she wasn’t going to hack no 

“Yeah but Em just about to leave the office now” Kerlyn said, forting a mile for know yma ole 

“No worries. We don’t have to get there too early! So was thinking we she meet up at one of our places vol get realy ether 

and Was krone Ide old times.”“” Rayna Riggestel, her tone bright and neuralgie 

Evelyn’s eyes flicked questions she wi 

cand the framed photo of Samantha on her desk. The last thing the wanted was firs arly to answer. She quickly thright of a compromue 

“How about we meet at your place incai” 

irlyn Hiperited. “We can get maily therr, and 

Kayna sdidn’t miss a beat. “Cool” I will i 

Evelyn breathed a quiet sigh of relief “Thanks, Ray Ill are 

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nching Marbi 

After ending the call. Evelyn gathered her things and left the offer. The Evelyn frit a pang of longing for the simplicity of a quiet evening at home with Samantha curlibed Samantha chose 

Unfortunately, tonight wasn’t about her preferred mitite; it was about humoring a promise to a frierul. 

Thankfully, she had asked Ma 

Maya to take Samantha to the amusement park during the day. herself so putting her to deep would be easy 

wing Samanth, 

freshened up quickly and after having diruser with Samantha, she prepared her for brid. 

Samantha, reading her a bedtime story, Samantha’s eyes grew heavy, and the stuggled into Evelyn’s side 

uking Evelyn smule. 

“I thought you’d forgotten all about him.” Evelyn said, amused. 

“No Is him. I dreamt that ek was playing with me at the park” Samantha sail, and Evelyn patted her hair 

“Well I don‘) the 

cendently 

at the Hotel. But don’t 

“Memory, will we always be together” Samantha asked deepily 

Evelyn kossed her forehead, her heart aching with lowe “Always, my darling Always” 

A Samantha dried off deep, Evelyn stayed by her side, watching her little girl beate softly 

Afee making sure that she was sleeping soundly, Evelyn gofressed and let to Karma K 

a dergi breath befor 

ser bum again.” Evelyn sand 

3:00 PM 

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Evelyn stepped inside, taking in Rayna’s stylishly decorated apartment. It was warm and welcoming, with a lively energy that reflected Rayna’s personality perfectly. 

ust like this, getting ready for nights out with She felt a pang of nostalgia as she remembered the countless nights they had spent together in places just nothing but fun on their minds, but then again, Sandra had been present on every one of those nights. 

Thinking back now, she remembered how Michael had taken Sandra to the dancefloor on every one of their outings, and like a fool she had watched them, laughing happily that her sister and boyfriend got along so well. What a fool she had been. 

But that was years ago, Evelyn reminded herself. Life had changed since then, and so had she. She was no longer that fool. 

Shaking off her thoughts, she turned to Rayna with a smile. “Your place is lovely.” 

“Thanks. You were taking so long, so I decided to get ready while I waited,” Rayna said, explaining why she was dressed. 

“Great I’m glad I dressed from home too. We can leave now,” Evelyn said and watched as Rayna’s eyes traveled over her outfit- a simple, knee- length dress in a soft blue that Evelyn had thought was suitable for the evening. But the way Rayna’s lips twisted into a playful smirk told her that her friend didn’t agree. 

“Are you sure you’re dressed for the club? Because I was about to ask where your bag is.” Rayna said, and Evelyn’s cheeks flushed slightly. 

“What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?” 

“Evie.” Rayna began, placing a hand on her hip. “There is no way I’m letting you go to the club dressed like you’re heading to a board meeting.” 

“I don’t wear this to a board meeting,” Evelyn said defensively, 

Rayna raised an eyebrow, her expression incredulous. “What happened to you, Evelyn! You used to be so much fun, so daring. Now you’re all… demure. Mind you, I’m saying demure only because it’s the most polite I know. I’d rather say boring and stiff.” 

“Thanks, Evelyn said dryly. 

*For real. Evie, what happened?” Rayna asked with concern. 

“Life happened, Rayna. I don’t have time to play dress–up anymore,” Evelyn replied a hint of defensiveness in her tone. 

Rayna’s gaze softened, but she wasn’t about to let Evelyn off the hook. “Well, I won’t be letting you leave here dressed this way. We won’t be catching any masculine attention with you dressed like that.” 

“I don’t care about masculine attention, so you shouldn’t care about what I’m wearing. Let’s focus on you. Y said, crossing her arms. 

on you. You can have all 

the stree 

attention,” Evelyn 

Rayna shook her head, laughing softly. “I won’t be getting any attention because people are going to take one look at you–my friend- and think I’m like that too. So, you see? I care about what you’re wearing. We need to up your game, just for tonight.” 

Before Evelyn could protest, Rayna had already moved to her bedroom, motioning for Evelyn to follow. With a sigh, Evelyn trailed after her, feeling a mix of reluctance and resignation. 

Rayna opened the doors to her closet, revealing a treasure trove of clothes that ranged from stylish to downright daring. 

“Why does a baker have such stylish clothes? Evelyn asked, and Rayna grinned. 

*So that whenever she steps out, she’s always in style.” Rayna said with a grin. “Remember how we used to play dress–up back in the day!” Rayna said, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “This is just like that, except now we actually get to go out and show off.” 

Evelyn couldn’t help but smile at the memory of their younger days when the world had seemed so much simpler. The idea of dressing up like they used to felt like trying to step into a time capsule.