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

“I changed your doctor,” he says it in such a deadpan way that I literally choke on disbelief. I guess that’s why I haven’t received any follow up appointments yet. Although to be fair I already knew this was coming because of his call straight after our appointment.

“Why?” I pretend to sound stern. I’m really not though.

He narrows his eyes at me and sighs, rolling off me onto his back, staring at the ceiling, looking guilty as hell, arms bent at the elbow, crossed over at his forehead.

“Because I’m still a jealous dickhead. I got you a woman instead.” He throws an arm over his face and looks a bit remorseful, in a sexy ‘bossy little shit’ kind of way.

I know I should be angry at him. I know I should be throwing all sorts of stroppy tantrums but right now I just want to kiss him, so I start to giggle. Giggling turns into laughter at the realization that I’m stuck with this man child who can be so suave and confident one minute, then this insecure impulsive little boy the next.

“I didn’t think you would find it funny. I was so sure you’d be pissed so I was hoping to just spring her on you.” I nudge him in the ribs. If he wanted to do that then he shouldn’t have openly called for a list of female GYN’s in front of me.

“She better not be prettier than me!” I laugh at the absurdity of the two of us, and he relaxes then laughs too.

“Fuck, no baby. No woman will ever take your beauty queen crown … Are we always going to be like this?” He turns on his side and leans on his elbow, propping himself over me, his free hand coming to cup my abdomen possessively, splaying his palm out flat, covering our baby.

“Probably. I mean maybe we won’t be as bad the longer we’re together, but I don’t think I’m capable of not being a little bit jealous about other women lusting over you.” I smile hopelessly as he leans in and kisses me softly.

“And I’ll never want to stop beating the shit out any man who dares to touch you, baby.” He smirks at me and I sigh.

“We’re perfect for each other,” I giggle as his hand trails my face, tracing my features slowly.

“I’ve been telling you that since the day you met me.” He winks and leans down for another passion fueling kiss. His mouth molding so deliciously to mine, tongue teasing me into complete submission.

“Want to spend the day in bed letting me show you all the ways in which we’re perfect for one another?” He smirks wickedly, and my body heats up almost instantly. He should know by now that lately I never turn that down.

not late for meeting Leila tonight. We have a couple of friends to sort out.” I giggle as that adoring hand moves from my abdomen to

for an hour. This was dumb.” He rakes a hand

all there when we walk in. I want her to loosen up a little so give us time to talk before you two come crashing in.” I’m trying to be patient with him tonight, his jealous and protective side is wanting to dominate but his loving side is trying to give me a little space.

He is visually struggling

Less people, less

rubbing his hands on his jeans tells me he’s on the verge of a panic attack. He’s turned into a complete contradiction of who he normally is over this, like our proposal night all over

Tuesday night, Jake.

out of my mind. Maybe if Mathews sat …” He’s close to pacing again, like he was before, a frantic wild-eyed look draining over

Stop. Seriously.” I take both of his hands and pull them to my waist, he

You on the other hand … I’m not sure you can be trusted out with Daniel Hunter, there’s a lot of things you two could get up to in

Emma … You know...” Again, with the panic-stricken expression. I silence him

two raised eyebrows and he sags with defeat. That green-eyed glare is turbulent, but he’s resigned to the fact that this is happening. Realizing that trust is

We’re going to a bar that’s close, really close so if you need me sooner, I’ll be there.” He

out. I know this isn’t easy for him, the thought of not being there to look after me, but he needs to let this go. He trusts Nora and Mathews to take care of me here in the city, and he trusts Sylvana and her staff to tend my every need when in the Hamptons, so now he needs to trust that I can take care of myself when out with my girls … when out anywhere in general really. He needs to learn this, or my life is going to be almost

then it won’t go well, so let us talk her round first. Promise me, Jake.” I turn toward him with my most efficient PA Emma tone, the one that used to get him to behave. He tenses

teeth and I find myself eye rolling. I’m not in the mood to keep this going. I’ll have to play it by ear and hope I can deter the force that is Carrero

me with my necklace.” I smile at him, a tad happier as I catch that

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have that’s going to get me smashed

Leila eyes the bar tender, wildly tossing that

the rears with a defiant look welded to her face. She’s been this

cuts in. “I have work tomorrow and last time was brutal; we cooked seafood all day. Do you know how bad raw seafood is when you’re hungover?” She grimaces

look but then smile and