Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 128

*Emmett, could you not talk about this stuff in front of the kid?” Clara covered Alex’s ears with her hand and changed the subject, “By the way, Ricardo has been juggling his work and mine lately I need to thank him when I get back!”

Emmett glanced at her, “How are you planning to thank him?”

“Maybe treat him to a meal? I’m kinda broke right now, so a nice meal is the best I can do!”

“Just the two of you?”

Clara nodded, “Yeah! I can’t exactly invite the whole company, can I? That would cost a fortune!”

Emmett was at a loss for words.

He wanted to know what was going on in Clara’s mind

How could she be so clueless and not understand what he was implying!

I repeat something

think it’s appropriate for you

taken aback, finally understanding Emmett’s displeasure.

come, just say so! You know Ricardo and

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“There may be things I can’t take care of in the future; you must

and I don’t understand all those family rules. Let’s forget it, I really don’t care about the

you still have someone else in your heart? Or perhaps, she still

Emmett didn’t voice

would make him look petty.

business world. You suddenly put me in such a high position I don’t know if I can adapt, and I probably can’t fend off those who are jealous of me. Can you delay announcing this for a bit? I want to learn more; announce

her and, after a moment, nodded.

casually interact with others

asked, “What does ‘casually interact

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