Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 104

Chapter 104

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Sutton stared at Stacey, mouth suddenly dry. “The new boss wants to see me?” She knew her time was up. Should she pack up her desk before going to

see Luca?

“Yeah, he specifically asked for you.” Stacey gave a little shrug. “Nicole looked smug when she delivered the message. No doubt she’s stuck the knife in.”

Sutton’s heart slammed against her ribs. Was this it? He’d recognized her and now wanted to confront her? Fire her? Maybe do some sick power play to punish her for existing? Or had Nicole done what she said she would do?

“Did he–” Sutton swallowed, trying to keep her voice steady. “Did he say why?”

“Nope. Just that he wanted to see you in ten minutes. In his office.” Stacey glanced at the clock. “Which is… now eight minutes.”

Sutton nodded, barely able to breathe. Eight minutes. Eight minutes to figure out how to face the father of her baby. The man who’d called her a slut and walked out. The man she had loved–who had killed that love when he’d decided she wasn’t worthy, choosing instead some little traditional bride.

She forced herself to stand, smoothing down her blouse over her very obvious pregnancy. There was no hiding this. No pretending. No escaping. She was

over six months pregnant.

“You okay?” Stacey asked, frowning slightly. “You look really pale.”

“I’m fine.” The lie came easily. She’d been saying it for months. “Just not sure what he would want with me.”

“I’m sorry, Sutton…”

“Thanks,” Sutton managed, gathering her tablet and a notebook. She had no idea why she was bringing them. As if she’d be taking notes during whatever shitstorm was about to happen.

The walk to the elevator felt like walking through hot sand…feet dragging and uncomfortable. Every step was harder than the last. She pressed the button for the executive floor, watching the doors close on her last chance to run.

with rent due and a baby on the way. She needed this job. Even

have her inheritance back. Roman had told them

head, making her head pound. When the doors dinged open, Sutton took a

was all glass and chrome, everything sleek and expensive–looking. Nicole stood outside Luca’s office, arms crossed, lips pursed like

“You’re late,” she snapped, even though Sutton

told you delivered the message five minutes ago, giving me another five minutes. This kind of maths is very early childhood. I’m happy to explain it to you if you can’t read the time. Or is

she was about to lose

to be kept waiting.” Her gaze flicked to Sutton’s belly with open disgust. “And frankly, I don’t understand why he wants to see you at all. I could have dealt with

learning about his body…how he liked it, his habits. his moods. She knew how he took his coffee, which side of the bed he preferred, how his breathing changed just before he fell asleep… and how good at

Dat zou

Chapter 104

think about

things about him Nicole could only dream

should do

simply

news. He’s making changes, and deadweight like you is

Nicole thought she was about to witness Sutton’s humiliation. She had no idea who Sutton really was… maybe a week ago that would have meant nothing. But since Sutton had helped prove their uncle was a murdering asshole who had stolen their money—and he’d been arrested–she and

keep that in mind,” Sutton

other job. Sutton would launch her own business and sell her virus protection software, blowing the shit programmed

water.

she knocked once on the office door, then

The receptionist. Sutton is

legs felt wooden as she walked past Nicole into the office. The door clicked shut

overlooking the city. Sutton had never

desk, head

was surreal. Months of avoiding even thinking about him, and now here he was,

still hadn’t looked

seat,” he said, gesturing vaguely to a chair without raising

herself into the chair across from his desk. Her heart was hammering so hard she was sure he must hear