The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 100

Although Derek had spent over two hours with Samantha already, she was still clinging to him. Her face was bright with joy as she showed him each of the items around her room and the story behind them. "Daddy" Samantha called, her eyes gleaming with mischief.

"Yes, Samantha!" Derek asked, looking at her with so much love in his eyes.

No matter the number of times he had heard her call him that in the last couple of hours, his heart still did a flip-flop each time the called him that

"Daddddy?" She drawled.

"Yes, Sammannny?" Derek asked, imitating her drawl, and she giggled.

"Daddddddy?"

Derek chuckled this time. "Alright. I give up. What is it. Sam?" He asked, and she giggled as she shook her headl

"I just love to call you Daddy. You're no longer just Rek. You're daddy," Samantha said, and Derek chuckled.

"And you're my baby." Derek said, and Samantha grinned.

"Then when I say Daddy, you should say baby," she said, and Derek nodded.

"Okay, babbbby, Derek drawled, and Samantha giggled happily.

"Dadddddy!"

"Yes, Habbbbby!"

was little to the present into a flash drive, listened to their conversation and laughter.

Derek the truth. And his understanding reaction to it both surprised and pleased her. Now, she didn't have to resist him or her feelings

knocked on her open bedroom door, carrying Samantha in his arms, "I have to go n Evelyn glanced at her screen to make sure all

asked with a frown,

while, but I be

nodded. "Okay, Daddy Promise you'll

setting Samantha on her feet.

in the living room with a curious expression, and Derek motioned for her to sit down. "Maya, Derek began once they were alone, "I want to thank you for everything you've done for Samantha. Evelyn's told me h with her, and I

eyes widened slightly,

nodded. "I've noticed. I used to think you were Samantha's

Samantha is my daughter, I want

to one of confusion. "What

few things," Derek said firmly. "As much as I'm grateful that you let me get so close to my daughter unknowingly, I'd like to ask that you not allow any strangers near Samantha

understanding. I understand. I'll make sure no one

Chapter 100

her a reassuring smile. "Thank you, Maya. I appreciate your understanding. And to show my appreciation, I'd like to offer you a salary raise. You've been more than just a nanny; you've been a crucial part

gratitude. "That's very generous of you,

welcome. You're doing a wonderful job, and I wanted you to know it doesn't

Derek walked back to Evelyn's room, where Evelyn was waiting. He walked over

voice tender. "And before the end of the week, I'll make sure to have you moved from this

smiled up at him. "Don't I have a say in what my home should

I'll have some of the pictures sent to you. And if you have the time, you can take