Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Keira’s face transformed from confusion to pure rage in the span of a heartbeat. Her hands clenched into fists, and she took a step toward the bar where Luca stood, completely oblivious to the storm brewing across the room.

“That bastard,” Keira hissed under her breath, her voice deadly quiet. “I’m going to-”

“No!” Blair grabbed Keira’s arm, pulling her back before she could take another step. “Not here. Not now.”

“Why not?” Keira’s eyes were blazing as she strained against Blair’s grip.

Rose looked between them, clearly confused but fascinated by the sudden drama. “Wait, what’s going on?”

Blair’s mind raced. She couldn’t let Rose know the truth–not here, not like this. Rose was Roman’s sister, and whatever this situation was with Luca and Sutton, it would create a mess that Sutton didn’t want right now.

“It’s complicated,” Blair said to Rose, trying to keep her voice casual while still holding onto Keira’s arm. “Just some history.”

Sutton was still staring at Luca, her face pale and her breathing shallow. “I need to leave. Now.” Before turning her back on Luca.

“Of course,” Blair said immediately. “We’re going outside for some air.”

Rose looked between them with growing concern. “Is everything okay? Should I get Mum? Or Roman?”

“No,” Blair said quickly. “Don’t get anyone. Sutton’s just feeling a bit overwhelmed. The pregnancy, you know.”

It wasn’t entirely a lie, and pregnancy was something Rose would understand without asking too many questions.

“Come on,” Blair said, wrapping an arm around Sutton’s waist while keeping a firm grip on Keira. “Let’s go outside.”

As they started to move toward the terrace doors, Keira kept shooting dark looks back at Luca, her jaw clenched tight. Blair. could practically feel the rage radiating off her.

looking worried. “Are you sure you don’t want me to get someone? Mum’s really good

Blair assured her, though her heart was racing. “Just give us a few minutes, okay? Maybe let Roman know

reluctantly. “Of

evening air. The sounds of the party became muffled as she closed the doors behind them, making

did she let

Keira exploded the moment she was

as soon as Sutton sank into one of the chairs, putting her head in her hands. “I can’t believe this. Of

“I met him once before at

finished, already pacing the terrace like a caged animal. “I want to go back in there

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Sutton said without lifting

her voice breaking slightly. “He made

Sutton said quietly. “But I can’t deal with this right now.

down beside her sister’s chair. “Sutton, this isn’t your fault. And this party doesn’t matter compared

Sutton protested. “This is your

firmly. “You’re more

terrace doors, they could see the party continuing inside. Laughter and conversation drifted out to them, and Blair could see Roman talking to his uncle near the fireplace. He hadn’t noticed they were missing yet, but he would

do you want to do?” Blair asked gently. “We can leave right

was quiet for a long moment, staring at her hands. When she finally looked up, her eyes were bright

tears.

prepared for this. Seeing him brought back everything. The