Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 152

Clara gave a gentle knock on the door, only stepping in once she heard Emmett’s response.

The scent of alcohol filled the room and she frowned slightly, “Mr. Melendez, are you drinking on the job?”

“What if I am?” Emmett stood up, pulling her in by the waist, “If you don’t want me to, then-”

“No, go ahead!” Clara, guessing what he was about to say, quickly handed him his drink with a smile, “Have as much as you want. Best if you drink till you

pass out.”

Emmett chuckled helplessly, “Am I that disappointing?”

Clara blushed slightly, “What on earth are you saying in broad daylight!”

You’re as bad at pretending not to know as you are at lying!”

Clara knew she couldn’t out–argue him, so she didn’t bother. “Did you call me over just to watch you drink?”

course not.” Emmett guided her to sit down and handed her a document,

opened it

a project plan from AW Corporation.

not understanding

“This is…?”

Corporation is planning a new real estate project. They’re thinking of teaming up with the foreign MF Group to finance a large–scale residential business district.” Emmett took a sip of his drink, “Did

hesitated, flipping through the first

business. Why am I looking

for a while now, right? If this collaboration happens, AW Corporation might

quickly

plan seemed well–constructed, but… she noticed a

of who the supplier is!”

in his eyes, “Exactly! You’re just as sharp as I

Corporation will be nothing more than a

control every detail of the project, even the price of the properties.” Clara furrowed her brow,

for so long, he’s not the type to make this kind of