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 his

long moment. “You’re remarkable, you know that? Anyone else would want her locked up without a second thought. But even

Sutton clarified. “I’m just saying,

speak to my lawyer See about having a psychiatric evaluation included in whatever happens

than a technicality, Luca… She

Luca pulled out

you,” he said finally, looking up at

“For what?”

a situation where I

her cheeks warm. “It’s not

voice was soft, sincere in a way that made

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

he answered, putting the call

speaker with

Roman’s voice sounded relaxed and happy. “Blair’s right here too. We just

was fast.

Roman replied. “We’re saving the real honeymoon for next month. But listen, we’re hosting dinner tonight at our place. Nothing fancy, just family. Blair wants her sisters

glanced at Sutton

there,” Luca

turning mischievous. “Blair says to tell you she’s had a talk with

of nervousness in it. “Should I be

you have any protective gear, now might be the time

speaker then, laughing. “Don’t scare him, Roman. Keira promised to be on

means what, exactly?” Luca

she probably won’t actually try to kill you,” Blair replied cheerfully. “Just keep

alarm, which was utterly endearing. Blair and Sutton both understood Keira, She was at her mouthiest when she was worried.

to wear a cup

boomed through the phone. “Mate, if

dryly. “Looking forward

the call,

ar

raised eyebrow. “Your sister

hat much?”

replied with a shrug. “She’s protective. She’s worried about me

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

seriously. “Probably just intimidation. Though I wouldn’t accept

Chapter 126.

into a smile. “Should I Bring a peace offering? Flowers? Expensive

yourself” she said. “We

serious. “I have a lot

eyes directly. “But the fact that you recognize that is a

desk to stand before her. He took her

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