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.

clearly sensing her tension, The room

neutral. “We’re just helping Blair find a wedding

to see if you were okay… you didn’t return my text.” Handing

hadn’t responded to his text.

was

tension. “Sol

deeper into the boutique, Sutton heard Luca saying he should leave, though he made no

her by saying, “why don’t

Her younger sister was still firmly in the anti–Luca camp. But when Luca glanced at her, clearly seeking permission, Sutton found herself

fine. Stay

some treacherous part of her was glad for his presence. This was

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. I needed to be in her orbit to change her mind. She wanted to push him away.

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

eyes regarding him with varying degrees of suspicion, he realized

action must seem.

leaving was the last

couldn’t mask his surprise or his hope. Blair had every reason to hate him

her, even if it meant enduring Keira’s glares. They hadn’t been introduced but he

hadn’t realized how much until she was gone.

believe him.

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 the baby. Somehow, he

shoulders, and her blue eyes, though cautious when they met his, still

are things going with the project I gave

“I’m… actually enjoying everything about my new role. Thank you for

learned about her computer science background. The hard

he told her truthfully. “Jake says you’re

It reminded him of her flushed

is just

y. Luca

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

then in a dress that silenced the room. Even Luca, who knew little about wedding fashion, could see it

Keira breathed. “That’s

her eyes misty.

had been through so 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

was

least he know his child would have been taken care of. The

you think?” Sophia asked, adjusting