Chapter 41

He was back to focusing on packing, but his voice was flat and emotionless. The cruel and harsh words had been deliberate. He was severing more than unrequited love, severing friendship and placing Emma back on the employee list with everyone else at Carrero Corp. He was done.

“When shall I expect you back, Mr. Carrero?” She seemed to get with the program, returning to her business-like manner and tone. His insides bristled with the change in her but finally accepted what he had chosen. This was the future for Jake and Emma. He should never have ventured down this path to feelings and emotions.

“When I’m done… hard to say… it’s been a while,” he sneered without looking up. Twisting the knife to ensure he had sealed their relationship’s fate. In turn, he was twisting it in his chest and repulsed at how he was treating her and being with her. If any other guy had dared be this way to her, he would have broken their neck.

He could see Emma smile his way in her fake of