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

Elise took Mako by the hand and lead him through the crowd of people gathering in the touristy areas of Grace Bay. Wonderful fragrances and sounds of laughter wrapped her in a veil of bliss. She had been here before on numerous occasions while under Dmitri's control, but, for the first time, she had felt free enough to experience everything that the destination had to offer. She felt like she had traveled on a real vacation, free of worry and full of happiness.


Mako's grip loosened as she picked up the pace.


"Come on," she said, looking behind her. "Keep up!"


She walked up to a vendor booth that displayed all sorts of local trinkets and souvenirs on a table. Elise picked up one of the shell necklaces and held it up to the exposed skin below her collarbone.


Chapter 19: Weightless