The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 35

The rest of the week milled by quickly and on Friday, immediately after the close of work, Derek and Evelyn left for their trip.

Even though as usual, Derek had been very professional with her and she had tried to treat him a little bit friendlier, Evelyn couldn't still shake off the feeling that she was making a mistake by going on this trip with him.

She had ined observing Derek, hoping to gauge from his reactions if the trip was just a ruse to be with her alone so he could continue trying to seduce her as he had said.

However, no matter how hard she had tried, she had been unable to discern anything unusual from his behavior and even though it was supposed to make her feel relaxed, she couldn't help feeling even more anxious. He was unpredictable and she was beginning to feel worn out from having her guard up all the time.

As they drove into Stone Corp's luxurious resort in Varis at past midnight, Evelyn sighed, her nerves tightly wound. The idea of being away like this with him even though on a business trip, sort of stirred something within her and she feared if she wasn't cautious enough, she might just end up falling for his tricks here.

The resort was breathtaking, with its grand building designs and lush surroundings, but Evelyn's mind was too preoccupied to fully appreciate it as they got out of the car.

Derek glanced at her, hiding a smile as he extended a hand. "Are you going to stand here all evening or go in with me, my love?" he asked, his tone playful and Evelyn scowled at him.

This was the part of him she was desperate to avoid, Evelyn mused as she ignored his hand and walked ahead into the resort.

With a chuckle, Derek harried after her, and together they made their way to the reception area of the resort, and before they could get to the reception stand the manager hurried towards them with his most polite smile.

"You're welcome. Sir. We've been expecting you since you informed us of your visit and everything has been arranged as..."

"Thank you" Derek said, curting him off before he could finish, "We can discuss anything else in the morning. We are exhausted and need to get some rest." Derek said, and that was when the manager glanced at Evelyn and acknowledged her with a polite nod.

"I will escort you to your suite, Sir," he said and Derek looked at him.

"I'd like to make sure she is sealed in her room before 1 leave for my suite. Lead us to her room."

"Her room! I'm sorry, sir, but your secretary didn't inform us about a second room. We prepared your suite as usual. We didn't realize you were corning with someone, the manager replied, causing Evelyn's frown to deepen

Evelyn looked from the manager to Derek in disbelief, "Well, I'm sure we can easily resolve that. You can take me to any comfortable room she said and the manager flashed her an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but the whole resort is fully booked. It's the weekend, he explained as though reminding Derek of how busy the resort usually was on weekends.

"How could she have made such a mistake? I should call her right now and fire her!" Derek said dramatically as he took out pretending like he wanted to dial has secretary's line since he didn't want Evelyn to figure out that this was all his plan.

mind. She glanced at Derek, searching for any sign that this was

already. And it's only a mistake. Anyone

then! This is a mess!"

you could both

to sink in, and Evelyn felt a surge of anxiety. How was she supposed to share a room

six years? The man who had made her feel so

find the will to

silly tricks on her when they were alone

happen. It couldn't. She might have decided to treat him a bit more friendlier than before, but that didn't mean

a suite?" Derek asked before Evelyn could prote Whatche can we do? Are there no other options How many

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the manager said and Derek

what else to do right now. I'm so exhausted and can't think straight,"

share the room, Eve," he said, causing Evelyn's pulse

weakly, glancing at the manager but

there's nothing else we can do, the manager said

I dragged you out of bed so late, Derek said to the manager and he nodded and handed Derek the card to his suite before excusing himself and Derek signaled the bellhop to leave

This is completely unprofessional and

"Would

logical," Derek said as he picked up their luggage and headed for the elevator Evelyn feeling irritated by the situation followed him, her eyes narrowing as she thought

Derek

tell me you planned this. Did you?" she asked the

to do since it wouldn't work on you, didn't you?" Derek asked

You really planned this?" She asked, wondering why she believed the show he

he had

could I have planned this! You heard him! The resort is booked," he rooms they might