Page 58 of Ruthless Mafia Daddy

If he went to the effort of buying the company I work for, there’s no telling what this man is capable of when it comes to me.

“Can I take the day to think about it? Look over the contract? Just to make sure I’m not being underpaid for my new role.”

“I can assure you, the compensation is generous.”

He holds my chin and runs his thumb over my bottom lip.

I gasp, my lips parting as his eyes flick to them as if he might kiss me.

“We’re going to have fun, you and I.”

Andre wasn’t kidding when he said the compensation was generous. My eyes practically bug out of their sockets when I see my new salary.

I know it’s not because the job is worth that kind of money, he’s trying to buy my silence.

But when I think of the pregnancy test that is waiting for me when I get home, I know I have no choice but to accept. Now is not the time to be looking for a new job.

I print off the contract and read through it a few times before signing on the dotted line. Reluctantly, I head over to Andre’s office at the end of the day to drop it off, but when there’s no answer after I knock three times, I peek my head around the door and realize it’s empty.

My disappointment that I won’t get to witness his signature smirk as I drop the signed contract onto his desk surprises me.

I guess there’s always tomorrow…

Stopping by the grocery store on the way home to pick up some chips and salsa as it’s the only thing that makes me not want to hurl my guts up, I send Cassi a text to let her know I’m going to take the test.

She immediately offers to come over, which I appreciate.

I’m not sure I want to be alone when I find out the news that could literally change my life forever.

While I wait for Cassi, I busy myself with laundry and cleaning, hoping the mindless tasks will help keep me occupied. But Andre still plagues my thoughts as I think about what to do if the test comes back positive.

He’ll find out eventually, especially if I’m now his new assistant.

The doorbell rings, and I sigh as I buzz Cassi up.

She’ll talk me out of this downward spiral I can feel myself falling into.

As I glance around my tiny apartment, I try to picture where I’d put a crib or a changing table. Hell, I don’t even have drawers, just a clothes rail with some storage containers underneath.

My eyes sting, and my heart wants to crawl out of my chest as I open the door and let out a strangled sob.

“Woah! Why the water works?” Cassi steps inside, closing the door behind her.

“Where the hell am I meant to put a baby?”

Cassi blinks. “You’re pregnant? You took the test?”

“Not yet.” I wipe my nose on my sleeve. “But look around, Cass. I can barely fit in this apartment.”

“Lila.” Cassi places her hands on my shoulders. “There’s no point in getting worked up until you take the test. Let’s see if we actually have something to worry about first. Come on.” She takes my hand, leading me into my tiny bathroom.

“Where’s the test?”

I point under the sink.

“I couldn’t bear to look at it. Not when I knew I was going to…” My throat grows thick.

Cassi nods. “How was it today?”

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