Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 263

“She stepped out?” Emmett raised his eyebrows. I thought she had a meeting today, right? Is anything special going on that she needs

to bustle out?”

Ricardo shook his head. “I’m not so sure myself, but her meeting’s probably over. Maybe she has some stuff to take care of.”

Emmett waved his hand dismissively and said, ‘Alright, gotcha. I’ll give her a ring later, you do your thing.”

“Sure thing, Mr. Melendez.”

After Ricardo left, Emmett immediately dialed Clara’s number, only to find no one answering!

He wasn’t suspecting anything; he was just worried Clara might be in a pickle!

So Emmett decided to shoot her a text. Just as he was about to type, Clara called him up.

“You were looking for me?” Clara asked.

did you run off to? You didn’t even let

face felt kind of off, so I went to grab some toner. It took me a while to pick one.”

looked at his phone, his

the type to go shopping during work hours! So, she

why? What would Clara need to

have something to

got up, heading to

stood up and asked, “What’s up, Mr. Melendez? If you need me, just buzz me, and I’ll come over!” “No biggie. Keep

a pain in

got other fish to fry.”

nodded. “Alright, I’ll have someone look into it.”

especially without telling me, let me know, then have

stealing a glance at Emmett, before nodding, “Got

turned on his heel and left, leaving Ricardo in a

and Ms. Calloway have

playing away from home?” Ricardo muttered to himself before quickly covering his mouth and glancing around; thankfully, no

know what’s good for her. What’s so great about Taylor? He’s miles away from Mr. Melendez.