The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

Evelyn woke up the next day to find herself on the bed with Derck nowhere in sight. She looked down at herself and sighed in relief when she saw that she was still very mich clothed which meant nothing had happened in her sleep.

How did she get on the bed? She mused since she could remember sleeping off on the couch after she had freshened up last night.

Had she been exhausted to the extent that she didn't know when Derek carried her to the bed? How could she have let herself sleep that deeply! She wondered with a frown as she got off the bed. Seeing as Derek wasn't in sight, Evelyn assumed he had left for his meeting without her and decided to use the opportunity to check on Samantha and then freshen up before he came back, After the quick phone call, Evelyn took out the clothes that she had arranged to wear for that day and headed for the bathroom but before she could open the door, it opened and Derek stepped out, Evelyn froze, her eyes widening as she took in the sight of Derek emerging from the bathroom, clad only in a white towel that hung loosely around his waist. Water droplets glistened on his toned chest, tracing a path down his sculpted abs and highlighting his athletic build

He exuded a raw masculinity that stole the breath from her lungs and left her speechless.

How had she not heard the sound of the shower? Had she been that distracted? She mused as she quickly looked away, feeling her cheeks heat up. "Good morning. Eve. Sleep well Derek asked, a hint of amusement in his voice as he watched her reaction.

"I guess I did," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I didn't realize you were in there," she said and Derek smirked, leaning casually against the doorframe.

"Is that why you can't even look at me straight in the eye! It's just my bare chest, Eve. I'm not entirely naked... yet. Besides, you've seen way more than this," he said making her more flustered as she tried not to imagine him completely naked without the towel.

She had barely recovered from last night's torture, yet here she was, going through another round.

She desperately tried to maintain her composure. "I don't know what you're talking about. Can you get out of the way? I need to g managing to hold his gaze while trying not to let her eyes go on an excursion. "Sure," Derek replied, stepping aside but not without brushing slightly against her as he moved.

Evelyn clenched her jaw, determined not to give him the satisfaction of seeing her rattled.

get ready," she said.

Once inside the bathroom, she took a deep breath and let the warm water from the shower calm her nerves. She couldn't afford to lose her focus, especially not with Derek constantly pushing her buttons. All she had to do was survive this day and night, and then Derek would stop bothering her, she told herself as she showered

After washing up, she dressed and was relieved when she stepped out of the bathroom to find a fully clothed Derek seated on the edge of the bed. scrolling through his phone,

For a minute she had been worried that he wouldn't dress up

up and tret

try to tease her some more

"We should go get breakfast," she said, hoping to avoid any further tension

"We should," Derek replied as he stood up and led the way to the beachfront

reyaurant.

Derek had reserved a table with a perfect view of the water, wanting this to feel like the perfect resort vacation he had envisioned.

As they settled into their seats, Evelyn couldn't help but admire the setting. The restaurant was open-air, with a gentle breeze rustling the palm leaves

The scent of fresh seafood and tropical fruits filled the air, as they ate.

"So, what do you think of the resort Like it" Derek asked casually as they ate

seen thus far," she said and Derek nodded with

"I don't think I've seen enough of it to have an opinion about the whole place, but I like what I've seen t approval.

"That's a good response. Why don't we take a stroll after breakfast a

and I can show you around?" Derek suggested easily.

Hearing this, Evelyn frowned. Why did it suddenly feel like they were on a weekend getaway! She mused and then her frown deepened when a thought caused her mind.

In definitely couldnot be. She told herself with a shake of her head.

"I don't think that's necessary. We are here for work and not for a getaway. When are you meeting with the land owner?" she asked taking a sip of her freshly squeezed orange juice as she observed Derek

"Oh.

that," he exclaimed, pausing his fork halfway to his mouth. He set it down and looked at her with a hint of a smile.

"It's been resolved. So, we can relax," Derek said and Evelyn swallowed as she hoped it wasn't what she was thinking.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

"When was it resolved?" she asked, telling herself to calm downl

"I met with him earlier this morning" he said and Evelyn frowned.

"It's barely 10 AM." Evelyn pointed out suspiciously. "Am I supposed to believe that you n

met him already?" She asked and Derek shrugged.

"You didn't even know when I carried you to the bed and if you didn't wake up on the bed you won't believe I carried you there," he pointed out and her cheeks flushed

"You should have left me on the couch....

"And have you complain of body aches when you wake up?" Derek cut in as he resumed eating

"Why didn't you wake me up to go with you? Isn't that the reason you brought me along in the first place?" She asked, not bothering to answer his question

Derek shook his head. "I didn't have the heart to disturb your sleep when I saw how beautiful and peaceful you looked," he said and even though she still didn't believe him completely she decided to give him the benefit of the doubt

"So? How did it go? Did he agree?" she asked and he smiled.

"Of course. Who do you think I am? I can be very persuasive when I put my mind to it," he said with a smile that told her she was treading on dangerous grounds now.

"We should go back now that you're done with your business," she suggested,

"We can't go yer, Eve. We had a deal. It's just today and after today it's over. Except you're saying you give up and I win, Derek said, his tone challenging.

Evelyn sighed. It was only for today and she would be free of this torment. "Fine. Let's just stay and leave tomorrow as we planned," she said and Derek smiled. "Since we're staying, you'll have to treat this like a getaway with me. This trip is

is no longer a business trip but a getaway with the love of my life... "I'm not the love of your life and I'm never going to be, Evelyn countered holding his

"Never say never, Eve. I won't give up," he said and she raised a brow.

"You said you would if I don't give in to you this weekend," she reminded him.

gaze.

"Yes, I said that. But I also know you will give in, so I won't give up," he said and she rolled her eyes

"I won't

"We'll see about that. C'm

mon let's eat so I can go show you around this place, he said and Evelyn scowled.

Just as she opened her mouth to say she'd rather return to the suite, she paused when she realized staying out with him was better than staying in the suite since it meant he wouldn't have the chance to seduce her in public.

Without a second thought, she flashed him a smile. Till like that," she said and Derek nodded as he returned her smile.

Although Evelyn was still suspicious about the trip and how everything had played out as she suspected Derek had lied decided to focus on resisting his advances and making sure she won their bet d about having a meeting, she