All Chapters of My Boss is My Daughter's Father : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

LUCAS’ POV“Goodnight, Mr. King.”I looked up from the file in my hand and nodded at one of the accountants as he headed toward the elevators.“Goodnight.”Most of the lights had already been switched off, leaving only a few offices still occupied.Emily appeared outside my office carrying her handbag.“Goodnight Mr. King.” I glanced at the clock.“You’re leaving on time? Who are you and what have you done with Emily.” She smiled proudly. “I’m trying this new thing called having a life.”“I’ve heard good things about it.”She laughed.“You should try it sometime.”“I’ll think about it when I top the chart again this year.” Emily shook her head in mock disappointment before placing a small stack of folders on my desk.“Natalie went home early too. She asked me to drop these off.” “Oh okay. I’ll have to go through them in the morning.” “Drive safely,” she said.“You too.”I sat down again as she walked out of the office. Originally, I wasn’t going to but I remembered I wasn’t rushi

Lucas’ PovThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than I usually did. Emily hadn’t arrived yet, neither had Ethan. Only the cleaning staff moved through the hallway, replacing yesterday’s flowers with fresh ones.I stepped into my office and placed my briefcase beside the desk. Almost instinctively, my eyes drifted toward the glass walls of the office opposite mine.It was empty. For good reasons, that didn’t sit well with me. Natalie was usually one of the first people in.I looked away. It wasn’t any of my business.I had barely opened my laptop when footsteps echoed down the hallway. A moment later, Natalie appeared with a folder tucked beneath her arm.She looked up just as she reached her office and froze. She probably hadn’t expected me to already be there. Our eyes met across the hallway and I almost asked if she was feeling any better.Instead…“You’re late.”She blinked, then looked down at the watch on her wrist. “I’m…” She checked the time again before laughing a

Natalie’s PovI was so wrong.For one night, I actually believed everything was finally settling down.I should’ve known better.The moment I stepped out of the elevator the next morning, I knew something was different.Employees who normally walked at a comfortable pace were moving much faster. Emily hurried past carrying two folders against her chest. Someone from Human Resources disappeared into one of the conference rooms. Even Mia, who was usually impossible to miss downstairs, wasn’t at her desk.I thought I had missed another meeting, but wrong again.I had barely reached my office when Emily called after me.“Natalie.”I turned around.“Morning.”“Morning.” She smiled nervously. “Mrs. King is here again.”My smile faded. “So early?”Emily nodded. “She’s been here almost half an hour.”Before I could respond, Lucas’s office door opened.Victoria stepped out.She was dressed in another perfectly tailored suit, her heels clicking against the marble floor as she walked. She looked

Natalie’s PovI adjusted the notebook in my hands and reached for the boardroom door just as Lucas’ voice stopped me.“Natalie.”I turned around.“Yes, Mr. King?”“You don’t need to come.”I took a small step back.“I… don’t?”He shook his head. “Emily’s sitting in on this one.”For a second, I thought I’d heard him wrong.“Did I do anything wrong?”“No, of course not.” “Then… why am I not going?”“Because you’re taking a break.”I blinked. “A break?”“An hour.”I almost laughed. “I don’t need a break.”“You do.”“I’m perfectly fine.”“You almost fainted three days ago.”“I’ve recovered.”“I’m aware. And yesterday you fixed something Tom of all people was stressing about. That deserves some sort of reward.” “Reward? For doing my job?”“That was Tom’s job, not yours.” “But-”Lucas took my notebook from my hands. “I told you it’s alright to slow down.”“I’m just doing my job.”“And you’re very good at it.”The compliment caught me off guard.“So good,” he continued, “that you’ve ear

Natalie’s Pov“Morning.”I looked up from my desk.Lucas stood outside my office with a coffee in one hand, and the other in his pocket. “Good morning, Mr. King.”“How was your night?”I took a double look at him, unsure of where the question was coming from. “It was… good.”He nodded. “And Ava?”“She’s doing okay as well. She’s excited to start school.” His lips twitched.“I remember being impatient before my first day of school too.”“You?”He looked mildly offended.“I did go to school, Natalie.”I laughed.“I know. It’s just hard imagining you as a little boy.”“I was very well-behaved. Part of the student council too.” “That’s not surprising in the slightest bit.” He laughed softly.“And you? How do you feel about her starting school?”I let out a long sigh. “I can’t say I’m sad. I always wanted her to make friends….and the thoughts of not having to worry about her everytime is refreshing I can’t lie.”“I wish I could understand the feeling.” “It’s amazing, honestly.” He