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 car, casually outlining the hit she wanted on Evelyn and Michael.

you made arrangements with anyone

mouth twisted into a sneer, but his

don't know what you're talking about. And you're arresting me

should talk because you don't know me," he said slowly, leaning closer. "You don't know what I'm capable

faltered, but he

is hurt, I'll make sure your

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

imagine. Did you think I would come

you should make it worth it," Derek continued. "Now, answer my question. Have you arranged

hitman swallowed, his voice barely a whisper. "I... I have a crew. We

you're going to call them

their locations so they can take care

defiance. "I can't snitch on

mother and daughter?" His words were low, and there was no hint

hitman hesitated, visibly torn. Derek leaned back, letting him stew in the silence for 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

who quickly began coordinating the plan, with the hitman

for them to finish, and after they were done

a mixture of worry and relief. "You're finally back.

further into the house.

around the living room

left a short while ago to get ready for the reunion. I've also dropped Samantha off at 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

Rayna was here. After Rayna left, I went in to check on her, but she was taking a nap,"

taking a long drink, Derek let