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

Chapter 121

I start packing up my case, my phone on charge in its dock by my bed as I take my time and breathing space from Jake so I can think. He’s like a tornado that devours everything in its wake when he’s with you and sometimes I just need some time to process things more slowly.

I’m wearing jeans and a T-shirt, which skim my figure, Converse on my feet and a denim jacket. This is probably the most casual he’s ever seen me other than my gym attire, but for some reason, I like being this way around him. So far removed from the Emma he met a year ago who didn’t even own jeans at all, so he has to see how much he’s changed me. I want him to see how different I want to be with him.

My hair alone is a huge deal, changed from long, sleek, and always tied back immaculately, to short and wild waves hanging just under my jaw, blonde highlighted which makes me seem young and carefree. I catch sight of myself in the mirror, free of make-up. He’s seen me this way before, in hotels early morning, late at night, but I look different to me. My skin rosy, my eyes softer blue, my lips stained pink from being kissed endlessly. I am happy and almost beautiful. Even for me to see, it’s amazing.

Love really changed you.

I pick up my phone, now it’s charged, and call Wilma Munro knowing this has to be done.

“Emma, darling … I didn’t expect to hear from you today.” She sounds overjoyed and it makes my heart sink because I really do like this woman. I’ll miss working beside her even though it’s only been a couple of weeks.

“Wilma … Hey …” I sound as awkward as I feel. “I need to tell you something.” I hesitate, knowing I should get straight to the point.

“I already know … I’m really happy for you, honestly. The sixty-fifth is getting a great asset back.” She beams down the phone and I hesitate as I catch my breath.

“How?” I’m confused as hell.

“Oh, honey, you and Jake are the talk of the building. Apparently, his storming over and kissing you passionately in front of a few hundred people will do that … Besides, he called me about twenty minutes ago.” I can almost hear her smiling and I resist the urge to facepalm at my own dumbness.

“He did?” I’m beyond speechless. I don’t even want to start contemplating the public display we put on and what gossip will be doing the rounds about it right now.

Why do these things always shock me? I know him … I should have known this. Eternal domineering boss mode.

effective as of this morning and you’ll come see me when you get back from a little trip.” She sounds positively ecstatic, despite

floundering, heat in my face. I’m kind of

really need to get my man to stop doing

you on my return … Right?” I reply softly, there’s so much more I want to say, she deserves more after listening to my

… Did he tell you he loved you

laugh, and she joins

Just remember my invite to the wedding.” She laughs again. “I better go, dear, I’ve some irate

and she hangs up. I don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or be angry at Jake, either way,

Jake strolls in, as though it’s the most natural thing in the world. All anger dissipates when I see him, his jeans, white T-shirt sculpted to his body and leather jacket make me weak. Effortlessly Hollywood. I bite my lip as I try not to fall

way, spying the case, he moves forward to pick it up and checks for my passport and iPad inside. I stand watching him, bemused. He walks over

there?” I ask with a laugh.

could have packed my clothes too at this

sarcasm as I steadily watch him with the overwhelming

I reply blandly.

clothes?” He looks me up and down. I guess it’s been on his mind since then and that thought pleases

dresser and go to move past him, but I halt as

ask, laughing at him in surprise as he attempts to pad them

pushing it closed to conceal the bulge. “You can model

time and

a bed as a sex slave has been his plan all along. And he said he wanted to take me

by my oversized bear and frowns

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