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.

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 trip, Derek said and Michael couldn't help the burst anger he felt

to calm his mind. "You brought her with you?

me wanting her to know

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

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

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

not wanting to believe that Derek was

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

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

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

Derek asked, and she

she said and they continued their

to

help feeling anxious all over again as

and she couldn't help wondering why he always showered

first?" She

then you'd go to bed before I get out and I don't want that," Derek said and

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

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

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

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.

was out, he noticed the balcony door was open and he set down his phone and decided

the time Derek joined her at the balcony, Samantha had slept off and Evelyn was talking