Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 58

The estate was exactly what Blair hated the most: lavish, cold, and painfully perfect. It wasn’t a home…it was a showpiece. A place meant to showcase Peter and Viv’s wealth and status. The kind of place that screamed old money, even if it was only surface–deep. Because none of their family could claim that.

As the SUV rolled up the long circular driveway, Blair’s stomach twisted into tighter knots. She really didn’t want to be here. The only benefit to her was that everyone would know she wasn’t crying about losing cheating asshole Dan.

Roman reached across the console, his fingers curling around hers. “We’re here.”

She swallowed hand. “Joy”

Keira leaned between the seats again, her voice low and laced with sarcasm. “Let’s go grace the peasants with our beautiful presence. I mean, there are heaps of people here that will be waiting with bated breath to see if you would turn up.”

Blair couldn’t help the laugh that bubbled up, tension releasing for just a moment.

Sutton gave her hand a squeeze as they exited the car, the three sisters flanking one another like a united front. Roman stepped around and offered his arm, which Blair took without hesitation.

There were already guests mingling on the manicured lawn, drinks in hand, fake laughter bubbling in the breeze. A string quarter played something soft and classical that grated on Blair’s nerves. The whole thing felt like a stage set, and she hated being cast in a role she never asked for.

A hush fell over a small cluster of people as they noticed Blair. Eyes widened; whispers began. Blair held her head high.

“Ignore them.” Roman murmured.

“I plan to.” Knowing she had got the better man in the end. No, he didn’t love her yet, but the intense feelings she had for him were already stronger than what she’d ever felt for Dan. And she was going to marry him. So why not Roman?

when a woman in pink silk intercepted them. “Blair, darling! You made

daughter hadn’t been sleeping with Blair’s fiancé. No, it was all about

on a smile. “Of course. Wouldn’t miss it.” Waiting for lightning to strike her from the heavens for the big

snorted from beside her, but controlled herself and

look Viv gave Roman made it clear she now understood just how much Roman was worth. Therefore, beneficial to know and use. But she was also uncomfortable that

He didn’t move to kiss

but said nothing. Instead, she turned toward the house. “Laura will be so happy to see

Keira coughed.

behind them. Two members of Roman’s security detail stepped out, scanning the perimeter with discreet professionalism. Roman had told them the team would stop at the end of the estate to make sure no one was following them. When they were sure it was safe, they would meet

murmured quietly to Viv, so she was aware of who was

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that really necessary, Romant Bodyguards? This

beat. His tone was calm but firm. “Considering Blair’s been nearly killed twice

slightly, caught off guard. She hadn’t been expecting that. Because Blair hadn’t told her, “1… I see, Well, I suppose a little extra caution never hurt anyone” Aunt wouldn’t ask

watching her aunt very closely. Did he think her aunt had

guiding Blair forward before Vivienne could

Blair felt the weight of every glance, every unspoken judgment. She spotted Laura near the flower arch, glowing in white, her hand resting possessively on Dan’s

Are you kidding me? That woman should be wearing black, at least then the color would match her heart. She has

it wouldn’t be long before everyone

before his features settled into a smirk that made Blair’s blood boil. What did he have to smirk

turned and gave a little wave,