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.

"Yes, Mike, it is, I brought her with me on

breath to calm his mind. "You brought her with

wanting her to

you're trusting her too much? Taking her

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

what about the party tomorrow? Don't tell me you won't make it, Michael said and Derek chuckled.

Michael asked, not wanting to believe that Derek was about to ruin his plan just before it

definitely will be back in time for it, Derek said and Michael smiled, glad that

you to your work,"

with Samantha saw that Derek was done with his phone call, she ended their call, promising

Derek asked,

and they continued their

all she could to keep Derek outside with her and

over again as they both

Evelyn could and she couldn't

I shower first?" She asked

bed before I get out and I don't want

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shower first or I do," she said, deciding that after he was done showering, she would shower and then go to

difference. You will see," Derek

was haunted by the image of a half-naked Derek from that morning no matter how hard she

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

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

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

at the balcony, Samantha had slept off and Evelyn was talking to