Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 124

Chapter 124

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The Cyber10 office felt different as they stepped inside, everyone tense and watchful… not surprising really when no one could log into the system. Employees looked up as they passed, their gazes following Luca and Sutton with barely concealed curiosity.

Shit, she had made a mistake by coming into the office with him.

“We shouldn’t have come in together… People are staring,” Sutton murmured as they walked toward the elevator. “Also, they’re likely worried about the

lockdown.”

Luca nodded almost imperceptibly. “Good. Let them be worried.” But he didn’t say anything about them arriving together.

The elevator doors opened, revealing Jake inside. His eyebrows shot up when he saw them there. He looked between Luca and Sutton, but he quickly schooled his expression, hiding any thoughts he had about it and didn’t say anything.

“Boss,” he greeted Luca, then nodded to Sutton. “Morning. Or afternoon, I guess.”

“Jake,” Luca returned evenly. “What’s happening?”

“Systems are still in lockdown as you ordered. I’m having Nicole’s every move watched. She’s been trying to override it but can’t get past your credentials,” Jake said, explaining.

Luca’s expression hardened slightly. “Where is she now?”

“Executive conference room. She has called an emergency meeting with the department heads and the development team.”

“Without me,” Luca stated rather than asked. “Interesting.”

“Yes, sir. Said you authorized it,” Jake said.

Sutton felt Luca stiffen beside her. In her opinion, his control was impressive. Nothing showed on his face except mild interest, but she could feel the anger radiating from him. She had known him in a way only a lover could.

“When did the meeting start?” she asked.

watch. “About ten

exchanged a look with Sutton. “I would say we arrived at the

*

stopped on the development floor, which also housed conference rooms. As the doors opened, Luca

moved through the development floor. Sutton could see Jake shooting her looks. He was full of energy, almost bouncing with it. He felt included, even though

just staring at locked screens, talking in hushed voices, or

to unlock a specific terminal,” Luca said quietly to Sutton. “Just yours. I want to show them what

“I can

“The evidence is secure?”

server. I made a backup

looked between them, clearly confused but smart enough not to ask questions yet. Sutton was sure all his questions would be answered

be in the conference room. The floor wasn’t

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settled in the chair. Luca stood behind her, close enough that she could feel his presence like a physical force. She could feel the heat coming

said after a moment. “The system’s accepting

credentials.”

to the conference room. Tell Nicole I’ll be joining the meeting shortly. Don’t tell her Sutton system is

his expression serious. “I don’t

Luca’s voice

got it.

pulled up a chair beside Sutton.

Her hands moved efficiently, pulling files from the secure server, organizing them for presentation. “Do you want the full

We can

her task. Luca watched her work,

he

admiration in his voice. “I’m just

low enough that no one else could hear. “You saved this company. You

paused over the keyboard.

the heavy lifting. I

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