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.

Blair still recovering. He had also invited Sutton and Keira because they needed to know their sister was okay. The last thing anyone needed was to worry about cooking. He had arranged for a full–service team

mind shifted to her sisters. Roman had already spoken to Sutton earlier and formally invited her and Keira to dinner at. the estate. Keira had

would continue the investigation. He was too worried about Blair to be

stepped inside,

and found Rose

You didn’t tell me Blair’s sister

her glass with a smirk. “Your sister’s a riot. We’ve already decided

arched a brow.

said at the same

despite himself, then turned as Blair entered the room. She looked well… better than

her how he felt, but needed to give her time. He didn’t want to rush her. But her close calls with death had brought home

her.

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you would like your family here.

very thoughtful of you. Dinner’s

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

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