Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Roman look first at Blair to see that she had a frosty look in her eyes. Just what had been going on here. Maybe he shouldn’t have left Jessica in her company for so long. But he wanted to talk to his lawyer first before speaking to Jessica. Better to have all the facts in front of him beforehand, But Ashley, his lawyer, had been as surprised as him by the visit. But she had warned him to not promise anything until speaking to her first.

“Jessica? Please.” Roman used a hand gesture to invite her into his office. Not missing the smirk, Jessica gave Blair as she moved away from her desk. She brushed against his body as she walked by him to enter his office. It took everything in him not to move away. He would not show her any emotion, but she left him cold, when once she had been able to set his body aflame.

Roman mouthed to Blair. “Wait for me.” Realizing too late they hadn’t spoken about traveling home together and now wasn’t the right time. She gave him a small nod. Satisfied, Roman closed the door to his office and faced his ex wife.

“Jessica.” was all he said. Nothing more. He would let her speak first. It was the best way when it came to his ex wife.

He eyed her while he waited. She was dressed to impress in a stylish blue dress that showcased her centerfold figure, which didn’t even move him. What he had felt for her was a young man’s lust, not love. The desire he had for Blair was so much more. It had nearly killed him knowing she was going home every night to Dan. She wasn’t ready to hear about his feelings yet.

“You really need to find a new secretary, Roman. This one has a tendency to gossip. She was just telling me you had broken up with Claire Robertson.”

Jessica started with an attack.

Interesting, thought Roman. He couldn’t help the laugh that escaped. “Really, or was it because she wouldn’t give you any information? You are now trying to undermine her.” Roman knew Blair wasn’t a gossip. She kept a very closed mouth about his business and personal life. It’s what made her the perfect secretary.

“Believe what you want. Don’t take my word for it.” Jessica shot back, pouting. Obviously upset, Roman didn’t buy her story.

Roman remained unmoved. “Let’s be honest here, Jessica. You are not one I would trust. You lost that right the day you started cheating on me.” Roman walked by her to lean on the front of his desk facing her, crossing his arms over his chest. “Blair, on the other hand, has been an honest and loyal

employee for two years.”

“Is that all she is?” Jessica asked.

That was a little close for comfort. Knowing Blair wanted to keep it quiet for now, he schooled his features to give nothing away. “All my employees are more than just staff, Jessica, you know that.” He made sure his staff liked coming to work. He knew everyone’s name at this office and made it his business to ask after their families. The only one he had stopped asking was Blair, because he didn’t want to know about her life with Dan.

“Now, if you are here to only cause trouble, you know where the door is,” Roman added, hoping she would go.

Jessica sighed before saying, “Troy cheated on me.”

Roman couldn’t help it. He burst out laughing.

This didn’t amuse Jessica because she got a stony look on her face before saying. “This isn’t funny Roman.”

Roman held up a finger to let her know to give him a second. Which he took to control his amusement. Before saying two words, he didn’t mean. “I’m sorry.” Only because it was the polite thing to do.

“Listen, can we have dinner? 1 really need someone to talk to.”

“Fuck no,” Was Roman’s instant reply. Plus, he had plans tonight with Blair. He was nowhere near satisfying his lust for her. Every minute Jessica stayed here, the longer he had to wait.

“What?” His refusal clearly shocked her.

divorced, although feel for you right now because, as you know, I have been in your shoes.” He left unsaid that she had put him there. “But the

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gotten the wrong idea. “Because you still love me.” Jessica took a step towards him, laying a hand

fuck no, the

cruel

“Why? Because I’m not falling

it looks like I’m no longer with Troy, we

unsaid.

obvious what she wanted from him. “What? Get back together? I would rather use my

hurt pride talking Roman. We had some very good times

pride. I don’t want you. The only reason you are here now is money. You left me at the time for a richer man. It’s bad luck for you that after

true. I was lonely Roman. I really do love you. It took Troy’s cheating for me to realize it.

the bullshit. You wanted a super rich husband. But poor you he never married you, did he Jessica? Instead, you got stuck getting your cheques from me

just want another chance to show you how much I love you. Please.” Jessica tried touching

Jessica? His ex didn’t hold a candle to Blair. Maybe remembering making love to Blair while he was in

Fuck it.

face her again. “That boat has sailed and to be honest with you, I don’t think we would have made it, anyway. Even without your cheating? 1 would have given our marriage an expiry date, anyway.” God, he sounded

can you say that?” Fake tears filling her

you one day you would regret your choice. I wasn’t wrong.” It was as close to a ‘I told you so,‘ as he was willing to get. Completely

somewhere to stay. Can you lend me the estate until I sort out a new

at her in disbelief. “Hell

on you. You mostly stay in the

our divorce agreement. So use that money and figure it out for yourself. I’m not lending you anything.” He still had nightmares about the way she had decorated the place when she was married to him. Jessica

his father had insisted on a prenup. Because Jessica had tried everything to get her hands on more during the divorce. She hadn’t even realized how

I was your

Roman pointed out. “I have plans this weekend. I think you should leave. I have plans tonight

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him she had gotten the wrong idea. “Because you still love me. Jessica took a step

hand away. “Again fuck

a cruel bastard

eyebrow at her. “Why? Because I’m not

are single right now and it looks like I’m no longer with Troy, we could, you know…” Jessica

unsaid.

was not subtle at all. It was very obvious what she wanted

talking Roman. We had some