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.

hesitated 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

show it. He took a deep breath to calm his mind. "You brought her with you? Why! She's not your secretary," he pointed out,

all part of me wanting her

her on business trips and all? Michael

have to worry. I know what

won't make it, Michael said and Derek chuckled. "I have been waiting for you to

miss it?" Michael asked, not wanting to believe that Derek was about to ruin his

I won't miss it. I told you I would go so I definitely will be back in time for it, Derek said and Michael smiled, glad that their plan

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

who was busy on the phone with Samantha saw that Derek was done with his phone call,

okay?" Derek asked, and she

said and they

could to keep Derek outside with her and she was glad it

all over again as they both

and she couldn't help wondering why he

don't I shower first?" She asked

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

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shower and then go to her. She

see," Derek said

was haunted by the image of a

again so she could confirm that Samantha

fun of the day at the amusement park and was just getting into bed, she decided to tell

his phone to call her and let her know he was out, he noticed the

balcony, Samantha had