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 sat uncomfortably on the bed in Dmitri's suite where she had been left all day. The brutish men outside peered over through the open doorway every few minutes or so, locking her in place. Her options for breaking out of her temporary prison ran dry. However, she grew bolder with each passing thought.


Clutching her lower abdomen, Elise felt her stomach rumble. She hadn't eaten all day, and her strength started to fade. As she sat in mild pain, an idea formed in her head.


She stood from the bed, walked over to the doorway, and crossed her arms.


"You can't keep me locked in here all night. I haven't eaten a damn thing. I'm starving."


The men looked at one another as Elise tapped her fingers on her upper arm.


"You be fine," one said. "You stay right there."


Chapter 31: The Grand Escape