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 leaned against the wall of the main dining hall of the cruise ship, dressed in another one of his suits. After the encounter with the peculiar man from the lower levels of the ship, a quiet evening sounded quite nice to him. Completely different than the gambling floors or even the decks outside during the day, the dining hall maintained a volume just above a subtle murmur, quiet enough that Mako couldn’t understand any of the conversations taking place just a few meters from him.


He waited for the hostess to return and tell him that his reservation was ready. Surprised that Dmitri hadn’t found a way to ruin that for him, Mako allowed his guard to slip just slightly.


'This'll be the last place they'll look for me,' Mako thought. 'They wouldn't dare make a scene in such a high-class atmosphere.'


Mako smiled at the young woman who walked up to the podium.


Chapter 30: Taking a Break