Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

James' words stayed with him well into the week. They stayed with him every time he considered messaging Katrina. They stayed with him any time he thought about her. About their right together. About their journey together

The Temporary secretary was a fairly competent intern, but Kylan couldn't store away the anger each morning when it was him sitting in Katrina's chair at his desk, and not the woman herself

How was she? Was she doing okay? How was her father? Did she miss Kylan

He shouldn't want her to miss him.

By Friday, Kylan's anxiety was reaching a peak. The anniversary was coming up swiftly and it had been nearly a week since he had seen or Katrina

en or spoken to

He found himself eating the sour candy she had given him to keep on his desk, both hating the taste and also grateful for the small reminder of her. He also toyed with his red and black bracelet while he worked at his desk, frowning at the fraying edges of the cheap material.

He was nearly done for the day, having already sent that secretary home. He glanced up when there was a knock on his door.

"Is your staff okay. Kylan Ryan asked, taking a seat in Katrina's chair.

Kylan rolled his eyes and sighed, stuffing the bracelet in the top drawer of his desk. "Oscar will be out of commission for a week. Katrina is returning on Monday," he responded defily.

Ryan nodded in understanding, clasping his hands over his stomach, his elbows resting on either side of the chair.

"How are things with h Katrina, Kylan?" he asked nonchalantly.

Kylan's shoulders deflated a minuscule amount. Did he want to be honest with his friend? With his mentor? Could he be

"I We... It's complicated." Kylan forced it out of his mouth.

"I guessed as much. You came home two days early from your trip," Ryan pointed out quietly.

"It was my fault. 1. Crossed a line. A line I wasn't ready to cross, and that it wasn't. Right to cross." That was half the truth. It had felt right, sleeping with Katrina. It had felt more right than anything he had ever experienced in his life. And that was precisely why it couldn't continue. "What sort of line did you cross? Was it the kind you can step back from, or the kind that's irreversible!" Ryan asked calmly

Kylan scowled down at his desk; his hands clasped underneath his chin. He thought about Katrina. About her on the bed under him. He thought about being inside her, being one with her. "Irrevocable." He mumbled.

of course, he did. He always knew, even when Kylan

Ryan. Listen, I'll handle it. I have no idea how, but I'll try. You don't need to worry about the f*cking company, okay?" Kylan snapped This

taking care of yourself? I urge you to call the number of the thera-" Kylan's silent glare caused Ryan to sigh and close his mouth. "You'll never accept my offer, I understand that, but I'm a friend. I'm here if you need a shoulder to lean on, figuratively of course." He shifted and stood, clapping his hands

room, having long since learned that his

drawer, sinking down into his chair and fiddling with a million and one thoughts

mind.

the outside though, he would only look grumpy. Mildly put off and

ability to turn off his outward emotions when inside. Inside, the ghouls and the demons

request.

ready to see Katrina. He was ready to look at her

morning, going as far

Chapter 70

time eight o'clock rolled around, he was waiting behind his desk, his knee bouncing

would be

jump out of his seat. His gaze snapped up, and he found Katrina standing in

dress hugged her perfectly, and her red lipstick looked enticing. She was a picture of perfection and Kylan's heart positively sang at the sight of her alone "Katrina "he breathed, mildly embarrassed by how relieved

you, Sir? Before we go over the schedule. Katrina's voice was Different. Carded

a manila folder closed around Katrina's hands What is it, Katrina?"

his desk like she always did. "Here." She handed

the papers within, bound together by a singular, black clip. His heart fell through every Boor of Ross Corporation headquarters beneath them when he

want to give you substantial time to find my replacement Of course. I'm happy to help train anyone you might deem acceptable. As far as the contract goes, well, seeing how we broke a rather large rule, it's null and void in my eyes. Wouldn't you say so.

Her

was calculated. Cautious. It sounded like she had rehearsed this same speech countless times

desk, his mind entirely blank apart from panic. Sheer panic. Panic

here and learn from you. It'll all be a fantastic experience to take with me, going forward in my career. Katrina continued. "Sir, are you listening to me?" Kylan's eyes shifted to Katrina's, and he frowned. They were still guarded. So guarded. He missed their warmth, though he didn't deserve to see it. His heart begged for

his mind

Everyone leaves.

Everyone goes

he knew it. He knew he didn't deserve

in a week," Rylan's voice sounded choked, but there was nothing he could quite do

throat, straightening out her shoulders. "Where is Oscar, sir? A man

know about Oscar. He told his driver he wouldn't divulge any information to her. And now, now Katrina was well and truly done with Kylan. He had

to talk to you," Kylan told