The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 38

After breakfast, Derek led Evelyn on a tour of the resort. As they strolled along the cobblestone paths lined with beautiful flowers, Derek pointed out various amenities to her.

"That's the qu, and over there is the fitness center. The public pools are on the other side of the resort, each with its unique style," Derek pointed ou and Evelyn nodded, taking in the beauty of the resort.

It was a paradise, and despite her reservations about Derek, she couldn't help but feel a bit enchanted by the place and enjoy herself.

As they walked past a lush garden, Derek's phone rang. He glanced at the screen and smiled when he saw that it was Michael calling.

"Excuse me," Derek said to Evelyn before taking the call.

"Hey, what's up?" Derek asked the moment he received the call.

"Where are you! Did you forget we had plans? I stopped by the hotel so we could work out together as planned but you're not in. Did you go homer

"No. I forgot about that. I'm sorry. Something came up so, I'm away on a business trip in Varis, Derek replied, keeping his tone casual.

Michael frowned, his curiosity piqued. "Varis? Did something happen? Is everything okay over there?"

Before Derek could answer, Evelyn's phone rang. She glanced at the screen and when she saw it was Maya, she quickly glanced at Derek and said. 1 need to take this. I will be right back."

She stepped away, giving Derek some space so she could talk to Samantha since she had asked Maya to call her when they were about to leave for the amusement park.

"Is that empowered lady's

clearly said he was away just heard?" Michael asked with a frown wondering why he would be hearing Evelyn's voice when Derek had

a business trip in Varis.

for a moment, but seeing the need to lie, he nodded even though Michael couldn't see him. "Yes, Mike, it is, I brought her with me on this

blood was boiling with anger, he knew better than to show it. He took a deep breath to calm his mind.

me wanting her to know

trusting her too much? Taking her on business trips and all? Michael asked and Derek

Mike but you don't have to worry. I know what I'm doing," Derek said and Michael rolled his

you won't make it, Michael said and Derek chuckled. "I

asked, not wanting to believe

I would go so I definitely will be back in time for it, Derek said and Michael smiled, glad

then. I'll leave you to your work," Michael said and then

phone with Samantha saw that Derek was done with

okay?" Derek

and they continued

tried all she could to keep Derek outside with her and she was

evening and she couldn't help feeling anxious all over again as they both

Derek said, before Evelyn could and she couldn't help wondering why he always

first?" She asked

bed before I get out and I don't want that," Derek

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done showering, she would shower and then go to her. She wouldn't give him the chance to try to seduce

will see," Derek said with a wink before walking away

of a half-naked

over to the balcony and called Maya again so she could confirm

getting into bed, she decided to tell Samantha a made-up bedtime story. Derek smiled when he came out and didn't see her

know he was out, he noticed the balcony door was open and he set

time Derek joined her at the balcony, Samantha