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

completely alone. And once the legal stuff was dealt with, she’d have her inheritance back. Roman had told them it would

pound. When the doors dinged open, Sutton took a deep breath and stepped out. She felt hot.

expensive–looking. Nicole stood outside Luca’s office, arms crossed, lips

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

three minutes ago, and I was 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

maybe knowing she was about to lose

with open disgust. “And frankly, I don’t understand why he wants to see you at all. I could have dealt with you

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 just before he fell asleep… and how good at lovemaking. No! it had been

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Chapter 104

she wasn’t going to think about him that way. He

she knew things about him

so I should

simply

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

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

that in mind,” Sutton replied

job. Sutton would launch her own business and sell her virus

water.

smile returned as she knocked once on

receptionist. Sutton is here to

Nicole into the office. The door

office was massive, with floor–to–ceiling windows overlooking the city.

desk, head bent over some paperwork, not

frozen, barely breathing. This was surreal. Months of avoiding even thinking about him, and

hadn’t

gesturing vaguely

slowly, easing herself into the chair across from his desk. Her heart was hammering so hard she was sure he