Page 97 of Falling for the Boss's Son

“I’ll go check it out as soon as we hang up here,” Craig said.

Jesse shook his head even though Craig and his dad couldn’t see him. “I’m not sure that’s a great idea.”

“We can’t have someone living up there, son. Not only is it a security risk but a safety one as well.”

“If Craig rushes over there, he might get lucky and catch the person in the act. But he might not,” Jesse said. “I think we should continue with the original plan. Put the cameras up as discreetly as possible and see what they tell us.”

Blake was quiet for a long time. Her mom’s house came into view by the time he broke the silence. “We’ll do it your way. Craig, let’s get those cameras up. Tonight.”

“I think that’s best,” Jesse said as he pulled into her mom’s driveway.

“I’m on it,” Craig said.

“Cassie?” Blake’s voice was softer this time.

“Yes, Mr. Masters?”

“I don’t want you going up there alone anymore. At least, not until we get this figured out.”

Jesse answered before she did. “Not to worry. She won’t be.”

Cassie stared at Jesse. She wasn’t sure if she should be happy he was acting so protective or upset he was speaking for her.

“Good. We’ll talk about this more tomorrow in my office.” With that parting comment, Blake and Craig disconnected.

Jesse turned off the vehicle, returned the phone to his pocket, and climbed out of the car. He opened her door and offered her a hand to help her out.

Cassie was still trying to wrap her head around everything that had happened in the last hour. Was the person homeless? Or were they there to cause trouble? Did the person have anything to do with the missing file? And what about the crazy accounting?

But what if it was all a coincidence and none of it was related? Someone could just be down on their luck, needing a place to stay, and it had nothing to do with the other issues going on.

She was so lost in thought, she was startled when Jesse’s lips brushed against hers. The feel of his mouth on hers brought her back to the present.

“There she is,” he whispered against her lips. “Stop worrying about what we found. Craig and my dad will take care of it. We have more important things to do tonight.” Jesse motioned toward her mom’s front door.

Right. Dinner with her mom and David.

Cassie nodded.

Jesse pressed another brief kiss to her lips, then wrapped an arm around her waist and guided her to the door.

Her mom must have been hovering. They didn’t even get a chance to knock before the door was flung open. Jessica Rourke stood, framed in the doorway, smiling. She extended her hand to Jesse. “You must be the man I’ve heard so little about. I can see why my daughter’s been keeping you hidden.”

“Mom.”

Jessica ignored her.

Jesse shook her hand. “Jesse Masters. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Cassie could almost see the hearts in her mother’s eyes. Jesse was winning her over and he hadn’t even stepped inside the house.

“Come in, come in. David’s putting the finishing touches on dinner. It should only be a few more minutes. I do hope you’re both hungry.”

“Starving,” Jesse said.

Cassie met his gaze, and she could see his eyes were full of amusement. He was getting a kick out of her mom’s reaction to him.

He gave her side a little squeeze as they followed her mom into the formal dining room.

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