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.

it is, I brought her with me

took a deep breath to calm his

her to know about

Taking her on business trips and

I know what I'm doing," Derek said and Michael rolled

about the party tomorrow? Don't tell me you won't

your way of saying you'll miss it?" Michael asked, not wanting to believe that Derek was about to ruin his plan just

definitely will be back in time

to your work," Michael said and

was busy on the phone with Samantha saw that Derek was done

okay?" Derek asked, and

she said and they

their tour around the resort, Evelyn tried all she could to keep Derek outside

help feeling anxious all over again as they both stepped

and she couldn't help wondering why he always showered before

don't I shower first?" She

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

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difference whether you shower first or I do," she said, deciding that after he was done showering, she would shower and then go to her. She wouldn't give him the chance to try to

see," Derek said with a wink before

Derck, who was in the shower, Evelyn was haunted by the image of a half-naked Derek

and called Maya again so she could confirm

into bed, she decided to tell Samantha a

let her know he was out, he noticed the balcony door was open and he set

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