The Carrero Effect - Falling for the Boss (Billionaire CEO) novel Chapter 53

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.”

“Why not? It’s nice, kind of cute, yet sexy.” He’s still admiring it and I frown to survey it properly.

“Where would I wear 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 red shade.

“Take it with us on our trip. 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 of my view on the matter; sometimes Jake can be exasperating. I can’t argue though, it’s a lovely dress and perfect for a holiday.

“Just the two of us?” I ask warily, I’ve been wondering about this since I agreed, churning it over nervously.

“Not if that makes you 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 on the floor, with a little too much dedication.

“Who would you invite?” 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 boundaries and rules to keep things in check.

“Daniel, a couple of the guys I sometimes take trips with, and whoever they want with them … I was thinking Leila Huntsberger, that way you could meet Sophie’s new sister.” He cocks his head at me, and I smile gratefully. I would really like that a lot.

“So, they’re going to be couples?” I press warily, not sure how this will work.

What if Jake wants to hook up while we’re there?

“Really, Emma?” he sighs. “What do you think I’m going to do? Try and seduce my PA, because we’re surrounded by couples and I’m incapable of abstaining 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 exasperated for a moment.