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Chapter 89

Evelyn’s heart began to beat very fast as she tried to work up the courage to tell him about Samantha, but he asked another question before she could do so

want to

“Are you ready to fight them now? Are you ready to expose them? Is that why you took Sandra’s call earlier?” he asked softly. “Because you want face her?” He asked as he studied her, his gaze piercing as though he was searching for something in her eyes.

Evelyn drew a deep breath, her resolve hardening as she gave him a mod. “Yes, Derek. I’m done running. I’m done avoiding them. They’ve messed with me for long enough. I’m not going to let them win anymore I want to take back what they’ve taken from me.”

“How do I come in?” He asked, knowing she was there to see him because somehow she needed him in whatever she was planning.

Evelyn hesitated, her pulse quickening. “Sandra wants you, Derek. She thinks you’re hers. But I’ve decided I’m not going to let her have you. I want you for myself”

Her words hang in the air like a challenge, and Derek’s eyes darkened. He leaned back in his chair, his posture still relaxed, but there was something dangerous in the way he regarded her

“You want me for yourself?” he repeated, his voice low. “Is that what this is about! Taking me from Sandra to get back at her?”

Evelyn’s breath caught in her throat at the intensity of his gaze. Her heart pounded in her chest as she searched for the right words “–” she faltered, unsare how to answer. Her hands twisted nervously in her lap before she met his eyes, her voice harely above a whisper. I’m not sure yet what I feel for you. I don’t know if it’s love or desire. But I do know. I want you. I want to be with you And yes, taking you from her would be satisfying.

Derek’s expression didn’t change, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes- something raw, something possessive. He leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees as he stared her down. “You’re mistaken about something, Evelyn. You’re not taking me from Sandra. I have never belonged to herTM

The certainty in his voice made her stomach twist. He reached out, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, his fingers lingering at the base of her neck. “My heart has always belonged to you, he said quietly. Even when you ran and kept pushing me away, I never stopped wanting or loving you Sandra has never and could never be a threat to you because, to me, she doesn’t mean anything”

Evelyn’s heart raced, her breath catching at the intensity of his words. She hadn’t expected this, hadn’t expected him to be so sure, so unwavering in his feelings for her.

Derek’s hand slid down her chin, tilting her face toward his. “I want you to know something, Evelyn. Whatever you decide whether you’re doing this because you want to get back at them or because you feel something real between us- I’m with you. But don’t think for a second that you’re haking me from anyone. You’ve had my heart all along”

Evelyn swallowed hard, her eyes filling with emotion as she held his gaze. She could feel the tension building between them, the years of pain anger, and longing all crashing together in this moment. Slowly, she reached up, covering his hand with hers.

“I don’t want to run anymore,” she whispered, “I want to fight. But I’m scared.”

Derek’s expression softened, his thumb brushing against her skin gently. “You don’t have to be scared. Not when you’re with me. We’ll face them together. You’re not alone in this anymore, Eve?

Her chest tightened at his words, “Thank you” she whispered.

Derek leaned in pressing his forehead against hers. “We will take them down and make them pay for all the pain they caused you.” he promised, his voice a quiet vow.

As their breaths mingled, Evelyn closed her eyes, letting the warmth of his words and the comfort of his touch envelop her.

“There is something else I need to tell you, she whispered.

“What?” Derek asked as he pulled back

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They were both startled and looked up when the door to the suite suddenly opened, and Derek’s mother walked in

“What is going on here. Derek! What is she doing here?” Derek’s mother asked harshly as her disapproving gaze settled on Evelyn-

She had received a distress call from Sandra earlier, letting her know that she had gone to Derek’s office to see him, but he wasn’t in his seat. And that Evelyn had received her call, claiming Derek was busy and she was worried about Derck

Derek’s mother had contacted the secretary before calling the hotel manager to find out if there was in his suite, and then she was informed i

he was in

Chapter 89

Evelyn rose quickly, putting some distance between her and Derek, while Derek rose slowly to face his mother.

“We were talking,” he said calmly.

“Talking? Not in your office? Not in a restaurant or public place, but in your suite?” Derek’s mother asked harshly.

“I will be on my wa..”

“Don’t you dare take a step!” Derek’s mother snapped at her, and Evelyn glanced at Derek.

“Derek, didn’t we have an agreement? Didn’t you promise to stay away from this good–for–nothing slut?” She asked, and Evelyn flinched.

“Don’t call her that, Mom! Do not call her that,” Derek said, annoyed at his mother.

He turned to Evelyn, “You can leave. Let’s continue later,” Derek said, and Evelyn gave him a nod and headed for the door again, but Derek’s mother blocked her path.

“Do you really think I’m going to let someone like you be involved with my son! It is never going to happen…” before his mother could finish, Derek walked over to where Evelyn stood and took her hand, he pulled her along with him and walked past his mother.

“I’m sorry for this. I will call you later,” he promised after leading her to the door, and she gave him a nod before walking away.

The moment the door closed behind her, Derek turned to face his mother, and she slapped him hard across the cheeks.

“How dare you d

disrespect me that way in front of that slut?” She asked angrily.

“She is not a slut. Do not call her such names, Mom,” Derek said, and she looked at him with disbelief

“What has come over you, Derek? Didn’t we have an agreement? Didn’t you agree to stay away from her and be with Sandra? Why did her to your suite? Why did you let her take Sandra’s call?”

Why did you bring

Derek took a deep breath to calm himself. He was still so mad after all that he had heard from Evelyn about Sandra and Michael.

“How well do you know Sandra, Mom? What exactly makes you think she is a suitable wife for me? Why do I have to marry her simply because Michael recommended her to you? How much do you trust Michael?” Derek asked, the questions pouring out.