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.

would she even go? She was heavily pregnant, with rent due and a baby on the way. She needed this job. Even if it meant facing Luca. But like Blair had said, she wasn’t on her

inheritance back. Roman had told them it would be a few weeks… so

When the doors dinged open, Sutton

and chrome, everything sleek and expensive–looking. Nicole stood outside Luca’s office, arms crossed, lips

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

I was told you delivered the message five minutes ago, giving me another five minutes. This kind of maths

to lose her job made her

waiting.” Her gaze flicked to Sutton’s belly with open disgust. “And frankly,

Luca did and didn’t like. She’d spent eleven months 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

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she wasn’t going to think about him that way. He was married. And he had

things about him Nicole

asked to see me, so I should do that,

simply

dropping to a hiss. “Don’t get comfortable. Whatever this is about, I can promise you it’s not good news. He’s making changes, and deadweight like you is the first to go.” Her eyes flicked meaningfully to Sutton’s belly. “Better polish up that

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

keep that in mind,”

launch her own business and sell her virus protection software, blowing the shit

water.

knocked once

receptionist. Sutton is here to see

into the office. The door clicked shut behind her,

windows overlooking the city. Sutton had never been in here

large desk, head bent over some paperwork, not looking

This was surreal. Months of avoiding even thinking about him, and now here he was, less than ten

still hadn’t looked

seat,” he said, gesturing vaguely to

heart was hammering so hard she was