Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 91

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eek, she found a new normal woth kylan. It was unspoken, effortless, spending time with boom With the real ham. The real how that

talse pretenses. That diba't use the contract to ibu tate what he could and o

She was thankful her relationship morphing into an actual commitment, wasn't a big deal for either the offer or the general public. For all they been together for a few months

It made for less outsade presure, which in turn helped her and Nolan feel more comfortable in their new rhythm. Especially Kylan, who was coninuing to go to theraps and work through his trauma. I would be a long haul of that she was certain. But the growth she had already seen in

He wanted this. He wanted better for himself, for her

was incredibly supportive of their union, and her father really had given his blessing. The hardest person to contence, was perhaps Aaron, rinsisted on remaining overh protective and cautious on her behalf.

She couldn't blame him, of course. She knew she would be acting in a similar fashion, were the roles reversed. Even still, she hoped he would also come around once he continued to see the effort Kylan was making

She had set up a meeting with the one and orbs carsdidate that she thought might be a decent it to take over as kylan's stant

The only problem was. Kylan himself all but refused to talk about it. Or to acknowledge that the was does away from accepting the job offer from the marketing company near her home.

He was in denial, and each time she attempted to broach the subject with him, he would grow acitated and shut down

entirely.

I didn't like change, she realized. Not real change, anyway. Not when it involved the people he held closely, which were only her and perhaps

well. He wasnt even phased by Keith, any time he needed to reschechile or shaft around plans.

But with her? He didn't know how to let her go. Let her be. Let her find a new job.

have to

o be here to

to meet him. Youre his potential boss" she pleaded with him for the third time that day alone, and it w

Kylan scowled at her from behind his desk "For the last time, Katrina, I don't want a new assistant."

I was a circle. A back and forth Something they were both tired of, and sympathetic to

to leave Kylan, but she needed to. She couldn't be his assistant and his girlfriend. Because that's what

Hi prifriend

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partner.

but you also know it's happening. I need to tell you about him, before he gets here." She pushed the mater more than she typically would only because the man in question was quite literally on his way to Ross Corp. Kylan pressed the backs of

fromy her chair and shuffled around to him, pushing his shisuilder gently so that he would turn his own chair to face her. She tentatively sat across his lap, looping her arms around his neck. He stened beneath her for a moment, and then he heaved a great sigh and wound himself around her, burying his face us her neck. Kärma snuled

head all

"kylan, i'll be okay. This is

you be a good thing?" she heard him mumble into the side

Vulnerable and open and it made she want to tap

losing me. You just got me," she whispered the words, staring mto his eyes with qurt Kylany was still frowning, but his jaw wasn't quite as tense, and his shoulders sagged a late but. "F*cking fine, tell me

across his desk to grab her tablet. She settled agama him

a side remark a couple of times. He kept has arms around her,

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blond man introduced himself to her and Kylan alike, shaking her hand

she cleared her throat a bit awkwardly. "Mr. Ross doesn't like physical contact, she

a seat in front of Kylan's desk. "That's

me," he said easily

the man with now

smiled at him gratefully, taking notice of the slightly less hostile expression Kylan was

would, not even the least bit nervous or sweaty by the end of it He was

with the promise that she would get back to

bad, was he?" She smiled at Kylan, watching Vincent

tolerable. Tall as f*ck, though," Kylan

w down

the hallway.

be that

I've never known you to be despite being 6'2" already she pointed out with

and rose from his chair, readjusting his suit jacket while he moved to stand near her. "I'm taller than you, at least," he pointed out, wrapping his arms around her waist

the sudden proximity and this time when she laughed, it was more nervous than anything else. "You are," she quietly agreed. resting

see Oscar." Kylan planted a quick kiss on her forehead, before

week, the radiation proving to be more of a challenge

She was thankful for the warmth of Kylan's hand and how much it helped ground

guided her out of his office, and she did her best to wipe the frown from her face.

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