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.

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

arrangements with anyone else to carry

hitman's mouth twisted into a sneer,

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

don't know me," he said slowly, leaning

face faltered, but he kept

is hurt, I'll make sure your mother finds out about what

glanced at Derek

more about you than you can imagine. Did you think I would come to someone like

make it worth it," Derek continued. "Now, answer my question. Have you arranged for anyone else to

voice barely a whisper. "I... I have a crew. We were

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

give the detectives their locations so they can take

face twisted in defiance. "I can't snitch on

you love your mother and daughter?" His words were low, and

"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

nodded to the detectives, who quickly began coordinating the plan, with the hitman reluctantly leading the

they were done planning everything, Derek returned home

at the door, her expression a mixture of worry and relief. "You're finally back. You took so long," she said softly, stepping

hand as they moved further into the house. The warmth of her

around the

will both be out, and Maya still needs to get some rest, Evelyn said, and Derek nodded.

Rayna left, I went in to check on her, but she was taking a nap," Evelyn explained as she went to

a long drink, Derek let out a