Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Chapter 55

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Roman sat behind his desk at the office, the light coming in from the floor–to–ceiling windows behind him cast him in shadow to anyone entering the office. His phone was on silent, though his gaze kept flicking toward it every few minutes. He’d told himself that leaving Blair with his family was the smart move. Eleanor and Rose were both fiercely capable, but it didn’t make being away from her any easier. He was constantly worrying about her..

He should be focused. Peters had sent over a folder of updates that morning, and Roman had already skimmed the contents twice. No obvious threats. No strange activity flagged with her family. No signs of who might be targeting Blair. And yet, the pit in his stomach hadn’t gone away. So who the hell was doing this?

He scrubbed a hand over his face, frustrated. Whoever was behind this was careful. Too careful.

A knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. Kara poked her head in. “Roman? The catering team confirmed they have arrived at the estate to begin prep for tonight.”

“Thank you,” Roman said with a nod. “By the way Kara, are you ok?”

Kara smiled at him. “Yes, I was a little sore this morning. But I’m ok. Thank you for asking.”

“Thanks for finding the catering company.”

She nodded and left.

He had called his dad once he got to the office, inviting them to stay the night and have dinner with them. He wasn’t sure a crowbar would get his mother away from Blair right now. So he had arranged a catering service to come in and handle the meal.

thing anyone needed was to

and Keira to dinner at. the estate. Keira had roasted him with an update on

today. His team would continue the investigation. He was too worried about Blair to be concerned about work. Right now, he needed to be home with Blair.

driveway, the sun was beginning to dip. As he stepped inside, he was immediately hit with

the sound into the sitting room and found Rose and Keira on the

didn’t tell me Blair’s sister was this

a smirk. “Your sister’s a riot.

a brow.

at the same

his head, amused despite himself, then turned as Blair entered the room. She looked well… better than she had that

so wanted to tell her how he felt, but needed to give her time. He

her.

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said softly. “Thanks to your mum, dad and

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their fingers together. “I thought you would like your

very thoughtful of you.

dining table, the wine flowed freely, and the tension that had hovered over

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