The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 37

Evelyn woke up the next day to find herself on the bed with Derck nowhere in sight. She looked down at herself and sighed in relief when she saw that she was still very mich clothed which meant nothing had happened in her sleep.

How did she get on the bed? She mused since she could remember sleeping off on the couch after she had freshened up last night.

Had she been exhausted to the extent that she didn't know when Derek carried her to the bed? How could she have let herself sleep that deeply! She wondered with a frown as she got off the bed. Seeing as Derek wasn't in sight, Evelyn assumed he had left for his meeting without her and decided to use the opportunity to check on Samantha and then freshen up before he came back, After the quick phone call, Evelyn took out the clothes that she had arranged to wear for that day and headed for the bathroom but before she could open the door, it opened and Derek stepped out, Evelyn froze, her eyes widening as she took in the sight of Derek emerging from the bathroom, clad only in a white towel that hung loosely around his waist. Water droplets glistened on his toned chest, tracing a path down his sculpted abs and highlighting his athletic build

He exuded a raw masculinity that stole the breath from her lungs and left her speechless.

How had she not heard the sound of the shower? Had she been that distracted? She mused as she quickly looked away, feeling her cheeks heat up. "Good morning. Eve. Sleep well Derek asked, a hint of amusement in his voice as he watched her reaction.

"I guess I did," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I didn't realize you were in there," she said and Derek smirked, leaning casually against the doorframe.

"Is that why you can't even look at me straight in the eye! It's just my bare chest, Eve. I'm not entirely naked... yet. Besides, you've seen way more than this," he said making her more flustered as she tried not to imagine him completely naked without the towel.

She had barely recovered from last night's torture, yet here she was, going through another round.

She desperately tried to maintain her composure. "I don't know what you're talking about. Can you get out of the way? I need to g managing to hold his gaze while trying not to let her eyes go on an excursion. "Sure," Derek replied, stepping aside but not without brushing slightly against her as he moved.

Evelyn clenched her jaw, determined not to give him the satisfaction of seeing her rattled.

get ready," she said.

Once inside the bathroom, she took a deep breath and let the warm water from the shower calm her nerves. She couldn't afford to lose her focus, especially not with Derek constantly pushing her buttons. All she had to do was survive this day and night, and then Derek would stop bothering her, she told herself as she showered

After washing up, she dressed and was relieved when she stepped out of the bathroom to find a fully clothed Derek seated on the edge of the bed. scrolling through his phone,

For a minute she had been worried that he wouldn't dress up

up and tret

tease

said, hoping

up

reyaurant.

water, wanting this to feel like the perfect resort vacation he

the setting. The restaurant was open-air, with a gentle breeze rustling the palm

of fresh seafood and tropical fruits filled the air, as they

do you think of the resort Like it" Derek asked casually

said and Derek

don't think I've seen enough of it to have an opinion about the whole place, but I like what

a good response. Why don't we take a stroll after breakfast

can show you around?" Derek

on a weekend getaway! She mused and then her frown deepened when a thought caused her

definitely couldnot be. She told herself with

Chapter 37

are you meeting with the land owner?" she asked taking a sip of her freshly squeezed orange

"Oh.

he exclaimed, pausing his fork halfway to his mouth. He set it down and looked at her with a hint of a

been resolved. So, we can relax," Derek said and Evelyn swallowed

resolved?" she asked, telling herself to

earlier this morning"

10 AM." Evelyn pointed out suspiciously. "Am I supposed to

She asked and

up on the bed you won't believe I carried you there," he pointed out

have left me

complain of body aches when you wake up?" Derek

reason you brought me along

beautiful and peaceful you looked," he said and even though she still didn't believe

it go? Did he agree?" she asked and he