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

Mako walked out onto the casino floor after descending the balcony stairs. He pretended to wander like a lost guest, and the staff members nearby didn't seem to mind. All the while, he kept Nikolai in his peripheral vision, studying his rigid movements. Mako detected a bit of paranoia in the young man similar to Elise's and assumed the same fear that Dmitri ruled with shadowed him like a black cloud.


Grazing the tops of the poker tables with his fingers, Mako approached Nikolai's position, stopped for a moment to take a gander out of the large window where the sun shined, and let loose a deep exhale. Nikolai paid no attention to him, or, at least, that's what it seemed like. Mako knew his presence was known; the sudden side-glance from the dealer gave him confidence.


He took a seat at one of the nearby tables and tapped his fingers while looking away from Nikolai. The flicking of cards between the man's fingers filled his ears.


Chapter 14: Stacking the Deck