Billionaire’s

Derek raised a brow when Ethan returned to the table with a frown etched between his brows, “What’s wrong” Derek asked, concerned by his friend’s obvious annoyance.

Ethan scowled. “Can you imagine your mystery lady’s friend calling me a pervert?” Ethan said, and Derek frowned.

“You? A pervert? Why would she call you that? Were you the reason she left so angrily? Did you hit on her?” Derek asked, trying to understand why Rayna would say something as offensive as that.

“I didn’t. Why would I do that” Ethan asked, annoyed.

“Who knows? Maybe you shared your ridiculous marriage idea with her,” Derek said and Ethan glared at him. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“I didn’t do that. Why would I propose to a total stranger when I can just put out an ad and have several ladies apply then make my choice from? 1 neither did nor said anything to her,” Ethan said, and seeing how pissed he looked, Derek could tell he was being serious.

“Did you ask her why she called you that?” Derek asked, and Ethan looked away, feeling embarrassed to even say what he had been accused of “Someone seemed to have touched her inappropriately, and she assumed it was me because I walked past her at the same time. I kept trying to tell her I wasn’t the one but she wouldn’t listen, Ethan explained with annoyance.

“Oh. I see.” Derek said, understanding the situation better.

“It must have been pretty annoying. I’m sorry, man,” Derek said, and Ethan scowled.

“Why are you apologizing!”

“Because the is my Evelyn’s friend. I don’t want you to hold it against her, Derek said, and Ethan’s scowl deepened.

“I already hold it against her, She did too much. She had the nerve to say I look like a pervert, Ethan said through gritted teeth, when he replayed the incident in his mind. “You know what? Let’s call it a night. My night has been ruined.”

Derek nodded since he knew there was no more fun for him at the club now that Evelyn had left. “Alright, let’s go, he said and they both rose and headed out of the club.

“Maybe this wouldn’t have happened had we all sat together. I was going to introduce her to you” Derek said as they got into the car, and Ethan

“It’s a good thing they didn’t join us. And why would you introduce her to me? Ethan asked and Derek chuckled.

“She wanted me to introduce her to my single friend.

“Of course, she is single! It makes sense that someone like her with that attitude is single,” Ethan muttered and Derek laughed.

“She really pissed you off, didn’t she? Derek asked and Ethan nodded.

to stay single for a long time. You should advise Evelyn to stay away from

She did. And I can assure you that with that attitude of hers she is going to st her.” Lilian savet, and Derek Laughed softly.

After dropping off Ethan, Derek returned to his suite and as he lay on his bed to sleep after freshening up, his mind drifted to Evelyn and how alluring she looked in her dress.

Sandra was definitely nothing compared to her, he thought. Thinking about Sandra, he sat up, remembering that he ought to give her a call. Checking the time, he saw that it was past midnight alright, so he decided to call her the next morning

In under for lus plan to succeed, he needed to lead her on and make her believe he loved her. That was the only way he could use her to get all the evidence he needed to expose Micharl

Derek’s thoughts drifted back to Evelyn and their earlier conversation, and he contemplated calling her to find out if she had gotten home, but he

decided not to disturb her.

He was just going to call her in the morning and claim he wanted to know how I

Rayna was doing because he heard what happened from Ethan. The next morning. Derek awoke and after sending Evelyn a good morning text, which he had decided to be sending to her everyday from now on so he would remain in her thoughts, he dialed Sandra’s number.

Sandra, who had been peacefully asleep, was awakened by the ringtone. Thinking it was likely Michael, she decided to turn off her phone but when

1:14 PM

she picked it up and saw Derek’s name flashing on her screen, she immediately sat up, joy enveloping her.

She had fallen asleep while waiting for his call and without a second’s thought, she quickly answered, trying to sound calm.

“Good morning, Derek,” she greeted, her voice a little coarse.

“Morning, beautiful, Derek replied, his voice smooth and warm. “How did you sleep?”

Sandra frowned, not liking that he wasn’t apologizing to her first but decided to not say anything about him not calling her last night. “I think I slept well, actually. What about you!” she asked and Derek’s face turned in a wicked smile.

“Too bad I couldn’t sleep,” Derek said, his tone teasing. “I was up all night thinking about you and our date which was abruptly cut short,” he said smoothly

Sandra felt a sudden flutter at his words and she smiled. “Really? Then why didn’t you call me when you got back from your meeting?” she asked. unable to stop herself.

“I’m sorry I didn’t. I finished quite late, and didn’t want to disturb your beauty sleep as I was certain you must have gone to bed by then.” Derek explained, his voice low and sincere, just the way he wanted it to sound

Sandra smiled, feeling her heart swell. “Well, you should have called. I don’t mind you disturbing my sleep,” she said and Derek smirked.

*I hoped you’d say that.” Derek said with a chuckle. “Thanks for showing up yesterday. I really enjoyed your company. I hope we can do that again. soon,” he said and Sandra giggled, her excitement bubbling over.

“What about today?” She suggested.

“No. Today can’t work. It’s a busy day for me, Derek said apologetically.

“It’s okay if you’re busy today. There are other days. I’m not running,” she said even though she was slightly disappointed that she wouldn’t see him.

“Are you sure about it? You’ve been running through my mind a lot,” Derek said, and Sandra giggled.

“That’s such a cheesy line,” she said and Derek chuckled.

“But I do mean it. I’ll work something out and make sure to see you soon,” Derek promised.

“Tll be looking forward to that,” Sandra said, happy that things was going smoothly between them. “I have to get ready fo

for my day now. I’ll call you

when I’m free,” Derek promised before hanging up

After they hung up, Sandra lay back on her bed, a satisfied smile on her lips. She definitely could feel it. Derek was falling for her. It was only a matter of time before her plan succeeded, and she’d be standing by his side as his wife.

She would be Mrs Stone, Wife of the elusive billionaire and most eligible bachelor in the country.

What more could she ask for? There was no way she was giving up someone like Derek for someone like Michael Michael could go to hell, she thought with a smirk.