The Carrero Effect - Falling for the Boss (Billionaire CEO)

Chapter 17

“I’ve more than enough testosterone to deal with, having you glued to my hip on a daily basis, Carrero. And no. I don’t ever see you taking that hat off and being happy with only one woman to keep your interest.” I’m trying to keep my focus on my food as my cheeks warm up, I’m not comfortable with this ever-probing fascination with my lack of boyfriend. It makes me squirm in my seat.

“Emma?” he looks at me pointedly, that hint of serious coming through the boyish charm.

“Even women have needs.”

Do they?

I think sourly. I’m pretty sure I’ve never needed to go there. I tried it when I was young; non-serious boyfriends and the pressure of other kids doing it. I didn’t like it much and it only left a nasty taste in my mouth.

“You would know, of course, being one hundred percent hot-blooded male.” I laugh at him, raising a brow at the man who is as far from feminine as any guy can get.

“I go to bed with enough women to know it’s not only men who crave sex. There’s no way you can tell me you don’t get the raging horn, at all?” He’s a little too focused on me now and looking all too invested in this.

“Jake, can we talk about something else? I don’t think I want to talk about sex with my boss over lunch.” An anxious knot has moved up into my stomach at the topic of conversation making me uncomfortable, like I always am when any conversation is turned on me and my life. Something he often does. He has no sense of boundaries.

“Do you need me to set you up? Are you secretly man shy? Or maybe I should show you what a real man feels like.” He winks at me and I just roll my eyes, suppressing a smile at his humor.

“Like I would ever trust your choice of men … Or you! … The Daniel Hunters of this world don’t do a thing for me.” I smile sweetly.

That’s an understatement.

“So, what is your type of man?” he asks curiously, focusing on me instead of his food now. I throw him a dark look, indicating that I really mean we are done with this topic.

Far, far,

okay … Are you going home to visit your mom anytime soon?” he pushes in a new direction instead, but I just

For god’s sake.

at him, irritated, being too sharp with him

him back, a light

you always bring her up?” I accuse. Pissed that he does

plane. It’s hardly on the other side of the world. You know you can use the jet whenever you need it.” He’s frowning at

don’t need to run home and see ‘Mommy’, Jake. I’m a big girl with my own life.” I scold.

me and raised me. I can’t imagine going five years without one trip home … it’s odd.” He

she hasn’t come here to New York. I don’t need to go home.” My food isn’t satisfying me like it normally does, and I realize the conversation is souring the taste. I put down my napkin too now I’ve lost my

and trying to come across as non-intrusive, but I’m not fooled. Jake is one of the most

snap. Finally letting the irritation rule

for a reason, and that’s why you get so pissed about this?” My eyes flash up as though he’s struck me, but I quickly look back down.

it,” I say quietly, the rush of emotion running through me, dampening all of the happy

… You know everything about me,” he almost pleads but it falls on deaf

little more harshly this time, looking at him accusingly and

He sulks a little, his green eyes narrowing under furrowed brows. Little boy scolded comes to mind and equally as stubborn

we bicker, it usually goes a lot like this and usually for similar topics. I sigh heavily, annoyed, at well, everything. Guilty at making him like

me, Jake … Everyone is entitled to privacy.” I remember the fleeting look earlier in our conversation and see it reflected in his eyes

it’s just weird.” He dips his eyes down at his plate, definite sulk face on. I cannot help the tug of affection that softens my whole

Man-child returns.

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