Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 177

"Huh? He was looking for me?" Clara felt her mouth go dry in an instant. "Maybe, maybe I was in the restroom."

Emmett could tell she was fibbing.

"What's up with you? You're talking all vague, are you hiding something from me?"

"Absolutely not!" Clara quickly squeezed her eyes shut and gave a forced laugh. "I'm just trying to recall! Ever since I started on this blueprint, my mind's been swamped with design stuff. You suddenly asking me what I've been doing all day, why I left the office, I need a moment to think!"

Emmett didn't push further, feeling somewhat relieved.

"Didn't realize you loved design so much."

"Don't you think it's a huge accomplishment seeing your own design transform into a skyscraper?" Clara's eyes sparkled as she spoke. "Just thinking about it gets my heart pumping!"

"If you're into it, you can take over the design side of the Melendez Group as long as you're up for it."

Clara, although thrilled, replied, "I know my own limits! The Melendez Group is a massive company, and the designers they hire are internationally renowned. I'm just a small fry!"

"If I say you can, you can! And who are you?" Emmett gave a slight smile. "You are the lady of the Melendez Group! No one has more say than you."

Looking into his eyes, Clara felt cherished.

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