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

Chapter 64

What the hell? Where did that come from?

“Being closed out.” He has a hint of humor in his eye, but I know he’s being serious, sardonic, and not in a friendly way. I frown at him and go back to my sight-seeing, confused at his manner. Trying hard not to rise to it and inwardly churning up with anxiety.

“What does it take, Emma?” That edgy tone in his voice betrays a bad mood looming up.

Why today?

I curse inwardly. Jake’s negatives moods are the worst thing ever; maybe he’s hungover and obviously still tired. He shifts gear as we round a rather craggy coastal road; his focus on the road, his brows furrowed, and a tightness to his jaw that screams of tension.

“Jake, please … What are you talking about?” I squirm in my seat and adjust my clothes to distract the awkwardness in my pose.

How have I closed him out? He’s seen more of me, knows more of me, than anyone on the planet, does he not see that?

“You’re not even going to mention last night? Is that another conversation over?” he snaps this time and I bristle.

“You didn’t mention it either.” I spit, a little too aggressively. Riled by the up by this attack; it’s like he’s getting his period.

“I was waiting to see if you would.” Eyes cool green and face tense, he’s in difficult and stubborn mode.

Great!

“Why?” I snap, but he just shrugs again.

Oh my god.

as hell. I don’t want to fight, I

trying to make him see sense, trying to stop this fiery conversation and

there she is! Right back to square one.” The sarcasm thick in his tone.

to mean?” I turn

Emma, even a hint of letting go, you snap right back in and shut the door. No conversation. No acknowledgment of it, just wham. Over!” He barks at me, all hope of not fighting out the window and

my boss? I’m not letting myself go? That’s being closed off?” I turn away,

you, Carrero. Why is it always about sex

not the issue … It’s the afterwards, Emma.” His voice is laced with venom, anger seething from every pore, his body tense. I stay silent, anger prickling my scalp. I’m as wound up as

… being stupid, anyone can

an asshole and ruining

to fully face out of the side window. I’m thrust forward as he slams on the brakes and we

What the hell?

snap my head at him shocked. He’s gripping the wheel aggressively and staring straight ahead, taking a calming breath. I notice he’s swerved us into the side of the road, out of the non-existent traffic. He unbuckles

What the actual hell?

version of angry Jake, not like this, not with this kind of rage. I feel sick, unbearably emotional and I reel it back in, taking deep heavy breaths, trying to still my hands. Trying to not let him get to

He’s not looking at me and he doesn’t try to put his belt back on. I really don’t know what

is he

no clue what goes on in his head sometimes as I watch him warily,

doesn’t start the car. “It’s about this eternal need in you to stay in full control … Never letting anyone in, never letting yourself

things in my life, he has no idea. He’s the closest person to me in

He’s calmer, but his voice is still strained, that edge to his tone. I sit stiffly, focused on his hands gripping and un-gripping the wheel as he talks. His body language speaking volumes about his

only briefly.” He flicks his eyes at me, and I spin

get it, Emma … You’re strong, you want everyone to see that. You don’t need anyone …

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