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."

watched as he picked 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 folder and began to

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

get home, we can't do any business until the next day,"

told you, Eve. It's my way or

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

you should know there

her outright that he wouldn't allow any

as?" he asked with

you'd need to notify me beforehand. And, you're not to visit me unannounced like you did yesterday," she stated firmly and Derek nodded thoughtfully. Those

understand your concerns, Eve. I'm not unreasonable, so if those are your only conditions then we can put them down," he

she decided

not all. You're not allowed to

I'm not going to agree to that," he said with a shake of his

"But Mr. Stone..."

but firm. "I agreed to do 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

felt a rush of frustration and helplessness. She knew she had no leverage since he knew she needed

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 her for a

so," he

sign the agreement, Derek rose and went around around the desk to stand

felt his presence close behind her, his

to seduce you into being mine,"

down the pen and pushed back from the desk. As she rose and turned to face him, she felt a shiver run down

desire and she

his face, her heart racing. "The only agreement I signed was to observe