The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 19

Evelyn arrived at Stone Corp early the next morning, her resolve firm but her nerves frayed because she was still very much anxious about working so closely with Derek.

She had spent the night tossing, turning, and dreading the month ahead, knowing that everything could go wrong with just one wrong move.

She was not only scared about him finding out about Samantha, but she was also scared about falling for him. She wasn't too arrogant to believe it was impossible. He was after all, the man who had given her the best sex of her life, and all these years whenever she pleasured herself, she fantasized about his touch even though she couldn't remember his face clearly.

Today marked the beginning of her project with him, and she was determined to maintain her professionalism, despite their complicated past.

As she approached his office, she took a deep breath and knocked on the door since Derek had given his secretary strict orders to always let her in whenever she arrived as long as he didn't have company. After she knocked, Derek's voice, smooth and confident, called out impatiently, "Come in."

Stepping inside, she found Derek seated behind his desk, his head buried over some documents with a slight frown on his face.

He raised his head to see who it was and when he saw her, his lips curved in a wide smile. "Good morning, Eve. I see you're ready for your first day," he said, his tone holding a hint of amusement. Evelyn scowled at his use of her name. "Obviously, Mr.

Stone, she replied, tersely and Derek chuckled.

"Seeing this side of you amuses me. You know, I would never have imagined this side to you if we didn't cross paths again this way. Back then you were so innocent yet bold and you made me believe you were..."

"Can we get started already? I'm not here to talk about the past," Evelyn cut in and Derek grinned as looked at her, clearly enjoying himself.

"Let's get started, then," Derek said as he gestured for her to take a seat.

"Please, have a seat. We will be spending a lot of time together, so let's make this as comfortable as possible," he said, deciding to start with an air of professionalism as she wanted even though he didn't have the intention of keeping things professional.

Evelyn sighed as she sat down, glad that they were taking things seriously. "Thanks."

up a folder from his desk and handed it to her. "Here. I've outlined the terms of our arrangement as we discussed," he said and Evelyn took the

weekends and on any trips he had planned. And she was only allowed to be objective in her review of him. She frowned slightly as she reached the end which stated that she was to be at his beck and call even though she had left the office for the day or was at

home, we can't do

Eve. It's my way

already established the fact that this arrangement is not restricted to only my working hours? What if something comes up when

much of a choice. "Fine. But you should know there are a few things I would like to add to this, she

wanted to tell her outright that he wouldn't allow any conditions she had, he decided to hear

as?" he asked with

out of the city without prior notice so you'd need to notify me beforehand. And, you're not to visit me unannounced like you did yesterday," she

so if those are

she decided to

not allowed to

know I'm not going to agree to

"But Mr. Stone..."

this interview because I want to spend time with you. I want to get to know you. I'm not changing my mind. I have every intention of flirting with you and seducing you

knew she had no leverage since he

I must warn you that you'd only be wasting your time. I'm not interested in you. And nothing you do will change that," she said and Derek grinned, his eyes lingering on

so," he

she leaned over the desk to sign the agreement, Derek rose and went around around the desk to

to ignore his movement until she felt his presence

seduce you into being mine,"

turned to face him, she felt a shiver

heart race, a mix of challenge and desire and she knew she shouldn't be letting herself get bothered by it but it

mischievous grin on his face, her heart racing. "The only agreement I signed was to observe you on and