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.

Michael couldn't see him. "Yes, Mike, it is, I brought her

to calm

part of me wanting her to know about me before the

her too much? Taking her on business

you don't have to worry. I know what I'm doing," Derek said

then. Now that you're in Varis, what about the party tomorrow? Don't tell me you won't make it, Michael said

of saying you'll miss it?" Michael asked, not wanting to believe that Derek was about to

miss it. I told you I would go so I definitely will be back in time

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

Evelyn who was busy on the phone with Samantha saw that Derek was done with his phone call, she ended their

Derek

she said and they continued their

to keep Derek outside with her

all over again as they both

could and she couldn't

first?"

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

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Chapter 18

would shower and then go to her. She wouldn't give him the chance to try to seduce her like he had

difference. You will see," Derek said with a wink before

shower, Evelyn was haunted by the image of a half-naked Derek from that morning no matter how hard she tried not

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

found out Samantha was exhausted from all the fun of the day at the amusement park and was just getting into bed, she decided to tell Samantha a made-up bedtime story. Derek smiled when he came out and didn't see her inside the room as

to call her and let her know he was out, he noticed the balcony door was open and he set down his phone and decided to

Derek joined her at the balcony, Samantha had slept off