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.

brought her with me on this trip, Derek

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

of me wanting her to know about me before

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

have to worry. I know what I'm doing," Derek

Now that you're in Varis, what about the party tomorrow? Don't tell me you won't make it, Michael said and Derek chuckled. "I have

you'll miss it?" Michael asked, not wanting to

definitely will be back in

you to your work," Michael said

that Derek was done

okay?" Derek asked, and she

said and they continued

all she could to keep Derek outside with her and

evening and she couldn't help feeling anxious all over again as they both stepped back into their

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

I shower first?" She asked and

then you'd go to bed before I get out

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he was done showering, she would shower and then go

dues. It makes plenty of difference. You will see," Derek said with a wink before walking

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

again so she could confirm that Samantha had had dinner

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

her know he was out, he noticed the

her at the balcony, Samantha had slept off and Evelyn was