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

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 deep

Parade around on deck for me in it.” He puts the dress on the bed as though he’s decided it’s coming on the trip, regardless

ask warily, I’ve been wondering about this since I agreed, churning it over

uncomfortable … I have friends we could invite; my father’s boat has six double cabins if you want a crowd.” He’s still looking through the clothes

Maybe it’s the thought of just the two of us alone for two weeks on a beach, that’s bothering me. No work to converse over, nothing to distract me from my own mind. I think he’s hit the nail on the head; no

thinking Leila Huntsberger, that

to be couples?” I press warily, not sure how this

if Jake wants to hook up while

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

would be a reason to refuse, if I am being completely honest. I’m just anxious about all the possible outcomes,

It will be awkward.” I don’t look at him, just keep sorting random clothes from the pile. Jake has stopped and is leaning against my bed watching

“Why?”

we’re …” I hesitate and catch his eye. His relaxed pose accentuates that upper body mass and I glance away quickly. Always caught off guard by my own

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

for god’s sake.” I put my hands up in defeat, he’s so grouchy tonight and I throw

I don’t own anything I could wear on a beach, or a boat.” His face breaks

***

matter of days at most, which pass in a

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