Semua Bab In Bed With Her Shithead Boss: Bab 101 - Bab 110

Luca looked up at the building that housed Cyber10 later that week. The building was impressive, but the work standards hadn’t been up until now, though that would soon change. Nicole was already here, getting to work on turning the business around.He had used it as an excuse. Nicole had been different lately… sort of touchy and rubbing him the wrong way. It had been like poking the bear, and that bear being him. So when the opportunity to send her to the States had come up, he had jumped at the chance. It gave him breathing room, and to focus on moving to the states.He had been in relentless pursuit of Audrey, who had indeed vanished. His security team was still scratching their heads. He worked in the tech industry. Somehow, she had gotten someone to wrap her flight information, or her name had been an alias. Which just didn’t make sense. Why would a model go to those lengths? But that is what happened.The gnawing in his chest hadn’t left since Audrey had walked out of his life.

Sutton stared at Stacey, mouth suddenly dry. “The new boss wants to see me?” She knew her time was up. Should she pack up her desk before going to see Luca?“Yeah, he specifically asked for you.” Stacey gave a little shrug. “Nicole looked smug when she delivered the message. No doubt she’s stuck the knife in.”Sutton’s heart slammed against her ribs. Was this it? He’d recognized her and now wanted to confront her? Fire her? Maybe do some sick power play to punish her for existing? Or had Nicole done what she said she would do?“Did he—” Sutton swallowed, trying to keep her voice steady. “Did he say why?”“Nope. Just that he wanted to see you in ten minutes. In his office.” Stacey glanced at the clock. “Which is... now eight minutes.”Sutton nodded, barely able to breathe. Eight minutes. Eight minutes to figure out how to face the father of her baby. The man who’d called her a slut and walked out. The man she had loved—who had killed that love when he’d decided she wasn’t worthy, choos

Sutton pressed her hands to her face, trying to steady herself. This was too much. Too fast. “I don’t know, but I need time to think.” “Of course.” Luca nodded quickly. “Take all the time you need. But please, don’t shut me out. I know I don’t deserve to ask.” Sutton lowered her hands, meeting his gaze. “If you remember, I didn’t shut you out. You pushed me away. So I came home. There’s a difference.” Before he could respond, a sharp knock came at the door. It opened without waiting for an answer, and Nicole stepped in, her face a mask of professional concern. “Luca, I’m sorry to interrupt, but you have that conference call in five minutes.” She glanced at Sutton with barely disguised contempt. “I’m sure whatever this is can wait.” Luca’s expression hardened. “Nicole, the call can wait. We’re in the middle of something important.” Nicole looked taken aback. Her eyes flicked between them, clearly trying to figure out what was happening. “But they specifically requested… well, you.

Sutton looked up to find Tyler standing over her, arms crossed, expression amused.“I was,” she corrected, keeping her voice even. “Now I’m a developer.”Tyler raised an eyebrow. “Just like that, huh? Must be nice. What did you do sleep with someone?”The implication wasn’t subtle. Heat rose in Sutton’s cheeks, but she kept her expression neutral. “I have a degree in computer science. I’ve applied for a transfer three times.”“Right.” His eyes flicked to her stomach. “And I’m sure your… condition… had nothing to do with the sudden promotion. Whose is it?”Before Sutton could respond, another developer, Kevin, she remembered, rolled his chair over. “What are you working on, anyway? Something simple, I hope? We’re in the middle of a major system overhaul.”His arrogant know it all tone made her jaw clench. “AI-driven virus detection self thinking,” she said, turning her screen slightly so they could see. “It adapts to new threats in real-time by analyzing behavior patterns rather than r

The click-clack of Nicole’s heels echoed across the Cyber10 development floor, drawing Sutton’s attention away from her monitor. She knew that woman’s walk anywhere. It was almost angry. Nicole was heading directly for her workstation, fake smile in place.“Sutton,” Nicole said, voice dripping with forced pleasantness. “Luca wants to see you in his office.”“Did he say what about?” Sutton asked, already saving her work. After last night, was he going to push her into this car service? It wasn’t like she ever went home super late.“No.” Nicole’s eyes turned cold. “He wants you there. You shouldn’t be asking why.”Sutton kept her expression neutral. “I’ll head up now. Thanks.” Sutton leaned forward and locked her computer. Her code was on the system for her new virus software. At this stage, she trusted… well, no one.Nicole lingered. “I’ve been meaning to ask… just how far along are you? Seven months?”“Almost seven months. Why?” Sutton replied cautiously.“And the father?” Nicole’s sm