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

Standing on the cruise ship's outer deck, Elise looked out into the port city as the morning light shined over her sunglasses. She waited for Mako to rendezvous with her at the position after making sure Dmitri and all of his goons had stepped ashore to carry out the mischievous dealings of his criminal empire.


Mako appeared in her view in a clean suit with a floral shirt underneath. She gave him a smile and lowered her head.


"Good morning," she said. "How did you sleep?"


"Eh, I didn't sleep much," Mako said, giving her a sly grin. "I was a … a little busy."


Chapter 18: Grace Bay