Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 111

Sutton sat in Blair’s car on the way to some bridal dress shop with her sisters.

“We’re almost there,” Blair said, glancing over at her. “You okay?”

“Fine,” Sutton assured her, though she was exhausted.

Between helping Blair investigate the embezzlement at Kingston Industries, her new programming role at Cyber10, and the project Luca had just thrown at her, she’d barely had time to rest.

But it was still so much better than her last role at Cyber 10. She’d been this close to stabbing herself in the eye–well, not herself, because that might’ve harmed the baby. Now Nicole? That was a different story. God, one’s imagination was a beautiful thing.

In the backseat, Keira leaned forward. “I still think it’s a girl. She’s going to be brilliant and beautiful like her mother.”

Sutton grinned. “What do you want?”

The question made Keira laugh. “Nothing yet.”

When Blair parked in front of Bella’s Bridal Boutique, Sutton took a deep breath, preparing for the effort of extracting herself from the car.

“I still can’t believe we’re doing this,” Blair said, stepping out of the car first. “The wedding is this weekend. Shouldn’t we have done this months ago?”

Sutton carefully maneuvered herself out of the car. She was finding it more difficult every day to do things like… just standing up.

“Most people, yes. But most people don’t get engaged, catch an embezzler, confront a jealous ex–wife, expose a murderous uncle, and get ready to take over a family business all within the span of a few weeks.” Sutton grinned at Blair.

Her sister’s whirlwind romance with Roman Kingston had shocked them, but Sutton had never seen Blair happier. After everything they’d been through, learning the truth about their parents‘ deaths and their uncle’s betrayal… Blair deserved this happiness.

Sutton had taken the day off as leave so she could be with Blair today. Luca had sent her a message this morning to see if she was ok. He must’ve gotten her phone number from her file because she hadn’t given it to him.

They followed Blair inside. The boutique was elegant, all cream and blush tones with pretty skinny waist dresses, that made Sutton feel suddenly self- conscious in her practical maternity dress. Sophia, the boutique owner, greeted them warmly, unsurprised by their last–minute request.

“We specialize in miracles,” Sophia assured them with a professional smile.

That’s when the boutique door chimed. She turned automatically, then froze.

Luca. Standing in the doorway, tall and impossibly handsome in a tailored suit, his dark eyes finding hers immediately.

“I’m sorry,” he said quickly. “I just wanted… I was just dropping something off.”

Sutton’s face heated. What was he doing here? Had he followed her? Her hand instinctively moved to her belly.

glanced at her, clearly sensing her tension,

fine,” Sutton managed, keeping her voice neutral. “We’re just helping Blair

see

been checking on her when she hadn’t responded to his text. She really didn’t know how she felt

he’d given her. It was small but surprisingly

breaking the tension. “Sol

them deeper into the boutique, Sutton heard Luca saying he should

by saying, “why don’t you stay, Luca? Give us

Blair. Her younger sister was still firmly in the anti–Luca camp. But when

Stay

want him gone. Instead, some treacherous part of her was glad

He just wanted to make sure she was ok. When she hadn’t replied to his text. He had asked Roman what store Blair was getting her dress from. Sutton didn’t trust him and he didn’t blame her.

plant pot with an arrangement of succulents for her desk at work. In a pot no

the elegant boutique with three pairs of female eyes regarding him with

action must seem.

said, though leaving

invited him to stay, he couldn’t mask his surprise or his hope. Blair had every reason to hate him after what he’d done to her sister. The fact

his heart race. He’d take any opportunity to be near her, even if it meant enduring Keira’s

missed her, and he hadn’t realized how much until she was gone. But if he told her that now…

believe him.

been cruel, believing for them both it was better and then he had thought she had cheated he had seen red. So now she would believe he was saying it for

blue eyes, though cautious when they met his, still made his chest tighten. Blue or

going with the project I gave you?” he

actually enjoying everything about my

had been an easy decision once he’d learned about her computer science background. The hard part had

it,” he told her truthfully. “Jake says you’re

cheeks making his fingers itch to touch her. It reminded him of her flushed face as he

is just being

y. Luca

being honest.” He couldn’t keep the admiration from his voice. “You have a real talent, Sutton. I’m glad you’re finally getting to use it. This new program of yours will change the landscape of virus protection.

room. Even Luca, who knew little

breathed.

her eyes misty.

much together. Their bond was unbreakable, forged through tragedy and triumph. He had only found out how much from Roman… Sutton hadn’t told him a thing. Because she didn’t feel close to him and didn’t trust him.

was

as to find her, at least he know his child would

do you think?” Sophia asked, adjusting the dress’s