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.
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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

The ocean water churned underneath the cruise ship as it pulled into the docking bay at Barbados. Mako stood on the top deck with Elise next to him as he surveyed the land behind his sunglasses and slightly stern face. Like a power duo, the two leaned against the rail, waiting to conquer the day and anything else that might follow.


Elise wrapped her hand over his, and Mako let a faint grin form in the corner of his mouth. He felt on top of the world. After spending the morning narrowing his thoughts around the freedom he could almost taste, Mako found a sense of determination he hadn't ever experienced before. He had fought and worked for what he wanted plenty of times in his life leading up to this moment, but Elise awakened a fierceness within him that would protect his future with her at all costs.


Chapter 35: A Little Insurance