The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 166

Derek arrived at the secluded parking lot and parked his car. The air around him was thick with anticipation as his gaze swept over

the empty rows of vehicles. He took a steadying breath and adjusted his rearview mirror to catch any movement.

He didn't have to wait long. Within minutes, there was a sharp rap on his car window. Derek unlocked the passenger door, and the hitman, a young man in his late twenties, slid into the seat beside him, glancing around. Derek looked up to see the hitman's cold and annoyed face. He had clearly been expecting to see Sandra and not him.

"Who the hell are you?" he asked, his tone low and threatening. He reached for the door handle, but Derek quickly activated the automatic lock.

The hitman's eyes narrowed, his hand twitching toward his jacket pocket, where Derek guessed a gun was concealed.

"Relax" Derek said, keeping his voice calm. "You're not going anywhere just yet."

The hitman smirked, his fingers edging closer to the gun's grip.

"Big mistake, friend," he murmured, fingers finally closing around the weapon.

Derek let out a resigned sigh and clicked the lock again, letting him go. "Fine," he said simply, watching as the hitman pushed open the door.

The hitman stepped out, but before he could take a step further, two detectives materialized from behind parked cars, guns drawn.

They moved in swiftly, disarming him with practiced ease.

Shock replaced the hitman's initial confidence as the detectives ordered him back into Derek's car. His eyes darted around, and he slumped into the seat, realizing he was outnumbered and outmaneuvered.

Both detectives slid into the backseat of the car, and Derek automatically locked the doors again.

the detectives""" Derek muttered as he pulled out his phone and hit play on the recording he'd saved from his conversation with Sandra. Her voice filled the car, casually outlining the hit she wanted on Evelyn and Michael. The hitman's eyes widened slightly as the realization sank in. "Now," Derek said, his voice steely, "there's no question you're going to jail. But I want answers.

with anyone else to carry

hitman's mouth twisted into a sneer, but his voice

what you're talking about. And you're arresting me anyway, so why

eyes flashed with quiet menace. "You should talk because you don't know me," he said slowly, leaning closer. "You don't know

but he kept his mouth shut.

hurt, I'll make sure your mother finds out about what you do, and your daughter... you

at Derek in horror. Derek held his gaze, a deadly calm

can imagine. Did you think

should make it worth it," Derek continued.

whisper. "I... I have a crew.

Derek replied coolly. "Now, you're going to

the detectives their locations so they can take care

twisted in defiance. "I can't snitch

darkened. "How much do you love your mother and daughter?" His words were low, and there was no hint of mercy

a few moments. "Here's my offer," Derek said. "Cooperate, and I'll see to it that your daughter's medical bills are covered while you're locked away. All her needs, including your mother's needs, will be met- everything. But only if you agree to help us." At that, the hitman

to the detectives, who quickly began coordinating the plan, with the

finish, and after they were done planning everything, Derek returned

and relief. "You're finally back. You took so long," she said softly, stepping aside to let him

moved further into the house. The warmth of her touch relaxed

left?" Derek asked, looking around the living

Sara's place for her sleepover with Ella since we will both be out, and Maya still needs to get some rest, Evelyn said, and Derek nodded. "Is Maya back from

her, but she was taking a nap," Evelyn explained as she went to get him a glass

returned with it, and after taking a long drink, Derek let out