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 tried the handle to Dmitri's office, but it wouldn't budge.


"Of course," he said. "I'm not sure what I expected."


Elise stepped forward and peered through the small, rectangular window right above the handle.


Without another word, Elise knelt on the floor. Mako stepped back and watched her remove a hairpin from her hair.


"You wouldn't happen to have a pen, would you?"


Mako felt around in his jacket pocket and surprisingly found exactly what Elise had asked for.


"Here," he said. "I can't even remember where I got this."


"How can you pick a lock with a hairpin and a--"


Mako raised an eyebrow and looked at Elise as she stood back up. She leaned in and gave him a kiss on the cheek.


"Never underestimate a woman who's good with her fingers," she said with a sly grin.


Chapter 36: A Skeleton in the Closet