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 steeled his nerves as he glared at the back of Dmitri's head while walking toward the captain's table. He couldn't help but allow a light grimace to form on his face. The case of poker chips felt light in his hand, pushing his drive to take all of his primary opponent's money right from under his nose.


Taking a seat at the poker table, Mako glanced at Nikolai, the dealer, who held a slightly nervous expression. Dmitri sat down along with the other guests including the captain.


"Ah, Mr. Ruvic," the captain said. "I was beginning to think you'd lost interest in cards after leaving on the first night."


"Lose my interest in cards?" he said. "I'd sooner surrender my house."


He felt Dmitri's piercing gaze upon him.


"Or maybe the touch of a woman," Mako said, furthering his point and taking a jab at Dmitri by glancing at him as he spoke.


Chapter 17: The Champion and the Challenger