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

Chapter 52

Too much money and not enough sense.

“That would be an idea.” I smirk, raising a brow.

“Get rid of what you don’t want.” He pulls a dress from the pile and holds it up to admire it, thrusting it down to pick up lingerie instead, with a smile and a dirty wink.

“Most of it still has tags, Jake, she should return them.” I snatch the bustier from him and throw it toward my dresser where my lingerie lives. His raised eyebrow is not lost on me and yet, I ignore it, not really wanting Jake to ogle my lingerie.

“Just give them away, Emma, they’re already paid for.” He shrugs.

“Jake, there’s thousands of dollars worth of stuff here.” I implore him in frustration, he has no concept of money sometimes.

“And?” he says as if to prove my point. I forget that he probably spends more than that on one piece of jewelry for a passing date. He’s always been generous in that way.

“So, I should just donate it? What I don’t need?” I ask sardonically. Really not amused with his lack of care.

“They’re your clothes, Mio Amore.” He shifts on the floor, picking up another dress, this time having a closer look at it and looking at me. He’s trying to remember if I’ve ever worn it. I throw him a disdainful look and start throwing items to the door for donating; this feels so wasteful. I don’t even want to tally up the costs of half of this and, apart from Sarah, I don’t know anyone I can give them too.

“You’ve never worn this?” he raises an eyebrow at me so that I look over at what he’s holding.

“Nope.”

not? It’s nice, kind of cute, yet sexy.” He’s still admiring it and I frown to survey

wear it?” it’s not exactly formal, but it’s not exactly casual. It’s a sort of romantic floaty dress, in a short, flirty style, and a lovely

it’s coming on the trip, regardless of my view on the matter; sometimes Jake can be exasperating. I can’t argue though, it’s

I’ve been wondering about this since I agreed, churning

could invite; my father’s boat has six double cabins if you want a crowd.” He’s still looking through the clothes on the

No work to converse over,

guys I sometimes take trips with, and whoever they want with them … I was thinking Leila Huntsberger, that way you could meet Sophie’s new sister.” He cocks his head at me, and I smile gratefully. I would really like that a

I press

if Jake wants to hook up

from sex? I may always be trying to chat you up, but I’m not an idiot. I know where the boundaries are, Bambino.” He seems exasperated for a

not sure that would be a reason to refuse, if I am being completely honest. I’m just anxious about all the

will be awkward.” I don’t look at him, just keep sorting random clothes from the pile. Jake has

“Why?”

think we’re …” I hesitate and catch his eye. His relaxed pose accentuates that upper body mass and I glance away quickly. Always

don’t give a shit what anyone thinks, Emma … I need a break and so do you. Stop overthinking and just agree; besides, they’re my friends, they’ll know right away that we’re not screwing.” He slides his hands behind his head,

up in defeat, he’s

laugh, Jake, but I don’t own anything I could wear on a beach, or a boat.”

***

A matter of days at most, which pass in a flurry of a busy schedule, and before long, we’re heading to the sunny deck of Jake’s

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