The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 39

my wrapping around his Evelyn's mind screamed at her to stop, but her body betrayed her, responding to his touch. She kissed him back, her arms wra neck as she melted into the kiss

For a brief moment, she let herself get lost in the sensation and the world around them faded away. Nothing else mattered but what she was feeling.

All she wanted for this brief moment was to forget all about the past and to live a little, but then reality crashed back in

She couldn't do that. Not when a lot was at stake. Not when she had to protect Samantha and herself

She pulled away abruptly, her heart pounding. "I can't do this," she said, her voice filled with regret. "I'm sorry, Derek

Before he could say anything, she turned and hurried back inside the suite. She needed to get away, to clear her head. She grabbed her toiletries and disappeared into the bathroom, locking the door behind her.

Once inside, the leaned against the door, taking deep, calming breaths. Her lips

r lips still tingled from the kiss, and she could feel the lingering warmth

of his touch on her skin. She shook her head, trying to dispel the memory.

Evelyn splashed cold water on her face, trying to wash away the confusion and guilt that swirled inside her. She stared at her reflection in the mirror, searching for some semblance of clarity.

e a mess."

to stay focused else everything will be a After a few more moments, she undressed and stepped into the shower, hoping the hot water would

the kiss in her mind, wondering how she had allowed herself

shower, she felt somewhat calmer, but the memory of the kiss still lingered at the edge of

bedroom, determined to keep her distance from

two wine glasses and a bottle of champagne on the table. "What's that

with a mischievous smile. "I thought we could drink to our last day here together and probably the last day I could get to

him as much as he wanted her but was holding back for reasons he intended to find out "I don't think there anything worth drinking to or celebrating

least let's have a drink together and perhaps get to know a little more about ourselves. I told you stuff about me yet I don't know anything about you" Derek

her mind racing. She knew Derek was trying to charm her, but she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing she was affected by the

really just want to get some sleep, Derek,"

pouring the champagne into the glasses. "I promise, no tricks and I won't do what you don't

didn't want was not something she could rely on since

decline and just go to bed as planned but somehow she found herself taking the

down on the bed since Derek was already sitting

sofa.

her nose as she eyed him warily. She still couldn't

been bothering you lately?" Derek asked

do you mean?

have worry lines between your brows. Is there anything I can help with?" Derek asked, wanting to see if she would open up to him.