Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

"He shouldn't have punched him. Assault is never okay."

"Mine? That's possessive, isn't it?"

"I think it's sweet! The paparazzi don't respect boundaries. I don't blame him for losing his cool."

"I support Katrina and Kylant"

"Does anyone have the Ross Corp, doorbell camera? Is it worth getting?"

"I love a man who will stand up for his woman!"

"Mine? Oh my God, Katrina is so lucky!"

"Kylan Ross is a menace to society. He needs to stay in his penthouse.

It was Friday. Finally. Instead of looking forward to the weekend, her stomach was in knots while she read through several of the comments under the picture she posted the night before.

It was a mixed bag of reactions. There were a surprising number of people who condoner Kylan's act of violence, but several others didn't. Isabel had been right when she said that everyone was talking about Kylan Ross, though. Everyone. She couldn't go to a single news website, without there being an article about Kylan right now. It was dizzying that she was at the center of all of it, just as much as he was.

She finally closed out every tab on her phone and focused her efforts on getting ready for work. It was raining outside again, an October chill in full swing. She wore a pantsuit today and her thick, fleece-lined jacket and ballet flats.

She headed out her door, briefcase in hand, and then her phone rang, just as she expected it to

"Good morning, Sir." She shifted her phone near her ear and pressed the button to call the elevator "Kare?"

dad! It's good to hear your voice," she tried to recover, not

didn't know what she was allowed to tell her father. As far as she knew, Aaron was the one and only person that Kylan had been okay with telling the truth to, and maybe Maine, by extension This was her own father, yes. But she didn't know how he would react.

decided it was best if she pretended she was with Kylan. He would take the news of her dating and marrying her boss far better than he would be

relationship. But it's really great, honestly. He's. He's good to me and it works. We work. We.. We get each other." She was floundering and not articulating herself well, but

boss? If it goes badly, he could hold it against you. You could lose your job. Are you sure this is a good idea! I thought you always told me your boss

she wouldn't lose cell reception. She started walking down them carefully,

seen him be... soft and caring. He's always getting my door for me and paying for things.

said them. They weren't just little white lies; they were

this

the plush armchairs that surrounded a large, stone fireplace. She could see Oscar's SUV

you meet him? We could possibly visit in a few weeks, just for a few days.. Uhmm... before we.... What do you think?"

before

prepare for

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Chapter 27

Kate. I know you're nearing your thirties, but I still

We'll come to visit

know you worry. I have this under control though. Okay! I promise. W and

you, Kate.

work now." She ended

She just.. Hadn't yet. There

her into the car. Once settled in her seat, she thought about the schedule for the day. Then, Kylan called

answered the call on the second ring and pressed her phone back to her ear. "Good morning. Sir," she said

lunch instead. What's the schedule like to

moment. He was right back to business like he hadn't kissed her on the forehead the night before. Like he hadn't punched a photographer in her name. Okay, she could also act as if none of it happened. It wasn't a big deal, to begin with. There was a simple explanation for the kiss; she had been kissing a fair amount on the cheek and forehead the last two weeks. It was probably done

against the paparazzi, so she really didn't need to be questioning that any more than she already had. On top of all of that. Kylan wasn't the sort of person to let his feelings be readily known. Which meant

another meal with Keith. It made her wonder if Keith knew of their specific arrangement. Or was Kylan keeping the details from him too? "We're poised to go to Elorde Enterprises and approve the final logistics before they start manufacturing the Nightfall Other than that, we need to go over a few specifics about the Ireland trip coming up at the beginning of December." She went over the schedule