Elise's playful nature allured him. He thought on whether to return to the poker game he had invested millions of dollars into, but his heart followed her out the door.
Mako tapped his fingers on the bar and watched her disappear into the next hallway. Unable to fight it anymore, he downed the rest of his drink, set his glass on the bartop, looked around for a moment, and made his way after her, leaving everything else behind.
***
A hopeful billionaire finds himself wrapped in the charm of a beautiful young woman who keeps him just out of reach of her love on board an adventurous vacation. As he presses on to grow closer, Mako uncovers a dangerous discovery than runs deeper than he ever imagined, and it might cost him more than he's willing to give.
This book contains explicit content such as sex, substance abuse, gambling, and violence and is recommended for ages 18+.
The Billionaire's Gamble is created by M. A. Westmoreland, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.


The Billionaire's Gamble

"A crime family?" Mako said in a loud voice.


Elise remained quiet for a moment, watching the confusion course through his face. Mako stepped back, and she felt an instinctual need to reach out to him. Despair flooded her as she thought that Mako would turn and run, but to her surprise, he lingered.


"Is that why you've been so skittish lately? Those goons in the casino following you around?" he asked.


Unable to mutter a response, Elise slowly nodded her head. She waited for him to speak again and watched him ponder the situation.


"You were forced into this, weren't you?" Mako asked.


"Do you … owe these men something? Have they threatened you?"


"Mako," Elise said. "I'll explain everything to you when the time is right. But, for now, you need to leave this place. If Dmitri catches you with me again, he won't hesitate to send his men after you again, or, even worse, kill you."


Chapter 9: The Delivery