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.

conversation with Sandra. Her voice filled the car, casually outlining the hit she wanted on Evelyn

anyone else to

a sneer, but his voice was

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

know me," he said slowly,

but he kept his mouth

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

glanced at Derek in horror. Derek held

more about you than you can imagine. Did you think I would

to be here, so you should make it worth it," Derek continued. "Now, answer my question. Have you arranged for

his voice barely a whisper. "I... I have a crew. We were going to do it

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

going to give the detectives their locations

defiance. "I

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

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

the detectives, who quickly began coordinating

took a while for them to finish, and after they were done planning

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

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

has left?" Derek asked, looking around the living room

Samantha off at Sara's place for her sleepover with Ella since we will both be out,

After Rayna left, I went in to check on her, but she

long drink, Derek let out a