Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Chapter 126

They didn’t speak during the elevator ride to Luca’s office. The sexual tension between them—and the tension from the confrontation with Nicole was still hummed through her body. Sutton watched the floor numbers light up one by one, her mind racing through everything that had just happened. The revelation, Nicole’s face as she realized she’d been caught, the stunned expressions of the executives around the table.

When the doors opened on the executive floor, Luca placed his hand gently on the small of her back, guiding her toward his office. The gesture felt both protective and intimate, making her skin warm beneath the fabric of her dress.

His assistant looked up as they approached.

“Hold all my calls, Kate,” Luca instructed. “We’re not to be disturbed.”

“Yes, sir,” the young woman replied, looking between them curiously.

Inside his office, Luca closed the door and leaned against it for a moment, breathing out slowly. He looked tired, the weight of betrayal evident by the look on his face.

“Are you okay?” Sutton asked quietly.

He pushed away from the door, moving to the large windows overlooking the city. “Six years,” he said. “She worked for me for six years. I feel so empty that someone I trusted did this to me.”

Sutton sat in one of the chairs facing his desk. “I think she might need help.”

Luca turned, eyebrows raised. “Help? She tried to sabotage my company. Why would I help her?”

“I know,” Sutton agreed. “But the way she looked at you, the things she said…” She paused, choosing her words carefully. “Luca, I think she’s in love with you.”

He stared at her as if she’d grown a second head. “That’s ridiculous. Nicole and I have always had a strictly professional relationship.”

“Maybe for you,” Sutton said. “But I don’t think it was the same for way around.”

Luca ran a hand through his hair, disturbing its perfect styling. “In

She really fell apart at the end there. It was like you betrayed her. Not the other

her any reason to think… I never flirted with her or suggested…”

“I believe you,” Sutton said gently. “But that doesn’t mean she didn’t develop feelings, anyway. Think about it… The way she said everything she did was for you… that’s not just professional loyalty.”

He sank into his chair, looking genuinely bewildered. “How did I miss

knew she was right… but he had missed it.

“Maybe you should consider having her evaluated,” Sutton suggested. “Mentally, I mean. Before pressing charges. This seems… obsessive.”

Luca studied her face. “You’re actually worried about her. Even after everything she did to you.”

She met

that? Anyone else would want her locked up without

definitely want her held accountable,” Sutton clarified. “I’m just saying, maybe there’s more going on

psychiatric evaluation included in whatever happens next. I don’t want her getting off on

unstable, more than a technicality, Luca…

fell between them. Sutton watched as Luca pulled out his phone and sent a

said finally,

“For what?”

a situation where I was

her cheeks warm. “It’s not a big

is to me.” His voice was soft, sincere in a

she could respond, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen. “It’s

answered, putting the call on

speaker with Sutton and

perfect!” Roman’s voice sounded relaxed and happy. “Blair’s right here too.

“That was fast. We had everything under control, you

for next month. But listen, we’re hosting dinner tonight at our place.

glanced at Sutton questioningly. She

there,”

his tone turning mischievous. “Blair says to

hint of

gear, now might be the time to wear

then, laughing. “Don’t scare him,

means what, exactly?”

actually try to kill you,” Blair replied cheerfully. “Just keep your

and Sutton

a cup or

through the phone. “Mate, if I were

Luca said dryly. “Looking forward

they ended the call, Luca

ar

a raised eyebrow.

hat much?”

Sutton replied with a shrug. “She’s protective. She’s worried

from our phone conversation earlier.” He leaned back in his chair. “Will she actually try to harm me, or is this all

pretended to consider this seriously. “Probably just intimidation. Though

Chapter 126.

a smile. “Should I Bring a peace offering? Flowers? Expensive whiskey? A bullat

yourself” she said.

serious. “I have a lot

fact

around the desk to stand before her. He took

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