All Chapters of Love in the CEO's Trap: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“You seem too excited today,” Jazper Ray commented as he leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed.I smiled as I folded another set of clothes into my suitcase. “Of course. I’m finally going to see my family after so long.”He walked closer and slipped his arms around my waist from behind, his chin resting lightly on my shoulder. Just like that, I lost track of what I was doing. His scent, his warmth, it still got me every time.“You miss them that much?” he asked quietly.I shut my eyes for a moment. I didn’t want to sound like a clingy kid, but… “Yes. I haven’t seen them in months. I don’t even know how I’m going to explain everything when I show up with you.”He tightened his hold slightly, pressing a soft kiss to my shoulder.I gave him a playful nudge. “Jazper Ray…”“What?” He blinked at me, feigning innocence. “Just tell them I’m your boyfriend. It’d probably be too much for them if we drop the whole marriage thing on them right away.”I bit my lip. “Yeah… you’re right.”“Mayb

The moon was full tonight. It was almost Christmas. My family had gone to bed early they weren’t the type to celebrate at midnight. Dad wasn’t even allowed to stay up late. We usually did gift-giving in the morning.Jazper Ray wandered around my room, checking everything out like he was trying to read my whole life.“Don’t you have any baby pictures?” he asked, flipping through my old high school album.I shook my head. “No. Dad said they burned in a fire at our first house.”Jazper Ray frowned. “Burned?”“Yeah. I was still a baby, so I don’t remember. But Dad said someone set the fire on purpose, to drive us out. They wanted to build a company where our house was.”Jazper Ray’s expression changed sharply, almost dangerously. “Who did it, Audrey? Do you know their name? Where do they live? What do they do now?”I let out a soft laugh. “You’re not seriously thinking of revenge, are you?”I walked over, and he slipped his arms around my waist. My smile softened.“Yes, Audrey. They dese

We were just walking around the park, going in slow circles. It was starting to get crowded as the sun dipped lower in the sky. The Christmas lights blinked to life one by one, and the air smelled like roasted chestnuts and fried street food.Jazper Ray wandered from stall to stall beside me, eyes wide like a kid at a fair.“I can’t believe how cheap everything is,” he said, holding up a hand-knit scarf. “No wonder people love coming here. I want to do this every year.”I smiled and handed him the black mask I’d picked out earlier. It only covered the top half of his face, up to the nose. “Here. Wear this.”We stopped in front of a small stall decorated with silver tinsel and glowing lanterns. Jazper Ray took the mask from my hand without question. He didn’t ask why. He just trusted me.“Like this, Mrs. Gibson?” he asked, slipping it on.I gave him a look. “You look perfectly gorgeous, Jazper Ray. Even with half your face hidden.”Without missing a beat, he picked up a silver mask and

I smiled at him, the sweetest smile I could give.“If it isn’t obvious, you look dazzlingly beautiful, Mrs. Ray Gibson,” Jazper said, offering me his hand.I took it and looked into his eyes. “Thank you, Mr. Ray Gibson. You look beyond perfect.”He smiled and gently kissed my forehead. I lifted the hem of my gown a little, and we continued walking.I did not know where he was taking me. He said this time, we’d do things his way, right? He really was full of surprises.We entered a venue I didn’t recognize, elegant, glowing, and full of people in gowns and tuxedos. Who would’ve thought he’d already arranged something like this?“Mr. Ray Gibson, we’re so glad you came,” a woman said, walking up to us. She looked about Jazper’s age, pretty and graceful.“You know I never miss your event, Ms. Hill,” Jazper replied.“That’s why we reserved a table for you. This way, sir.”She guided us toward the dining area. I couldn’t help but stare at her. She looked perfect and sophisticated.Was she a

The look on Jazper Ray’s face confirmed it. A flicker of surprise crossed his features, almost like a glitch in his perfect composure.Shit. Shut up, Audrey. Seriously.He blinked, then chuckled. “Yes. We’re all weird, in our own way. And life’s a little weird, too. We just need to find someone whose weirdness matches ours.”I stared at him, wide-eyed. Then, before I could stop myself, I added, “And then we join up with them and fall into mutual weirdness and call it love.”He grinned. “Dr. Seuss.”“Wow.” I blinked. “Didn’t expect you to quote him.”He gave a half-shrug, looking proud of himself. “Didn’t expect you to finish the quote either.”Just then, the glass door swung open.Of course. His secretary. Again. Always with the perfect timing.“Sir, the car is ready. Everyone’s waiting for you downstairs,” she said, calm and professional, like she hadn’t just walked in on a moment.Jazper Ray didn’t even flinch. He simply nodded.“Got it. I’ll be right there,” he said, then looked ba