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.

friend. I was going to do this without 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

anyone else to carry out

a sneer, but his

you're arresting me anyway,

don't know me," he said slowly, leaning closer. "You don't know

face faltered, but he kept his

make sure your mother finds out about

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

can imagine. Did you think I would come to someone

pulled a lot of strings to be here, so you should make it worth it," Derek

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

coolly. "Now, you're going to call them

to give the detectives their locations so

defiance. "I can't snitch on my own

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

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 her needs, including your mother's needs, will be met- everything. But only if you agree to help us."

began coordinating

took a while for them to finish, and after they were done planning everything, Derek returned home

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

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

left?" Derek asked, looking around the

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 from the hospital? What did she

because Rayna was here. After Rayna left, I went in to check on her, but she was taking a nap," Evelyn explained as she went to get him

it, and after taking a long drink, Derek let out a sigh