From Best Friend To Fiancé (Savannah and Roman) novel Chapter 471

Chapter 267: I Wasn’t Asking

Savannah

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I knocked once. Just once. Then I twisted the handle and walked into Reginald Blackwood’s office without waiting for permission.

The room smelled faintly of old leather and something sharper–polish, maybe. This was the kind of space that existed not for comfort but for intimidation. Dark wood panels climbed the walls like spiders. Every object was placed with intention. Nothing here was accidental.

Reginald sat at the head of the long table, posture relaxed, eyes fixed on the computer screen in front of him as if my presence meant

nothing at all. Like I hadn’t just been summoned. Like he hadn’t dragged me here with a single message and a knock.

I cleared my throat.

“You called for me, Reginald?”

He didn’t answer right away. His fingers moved across the keyboard with a certain urgency, each click echoing far too loudly in the

silence. Then, finally, he lifted his gaze.

“Yes,” he said calmly. “Have a seat, Miss Hart.” He gestured to the chair opposite him.

My heart thudded violently against my ribs as I crossed the room and sat. The chair was stiff, uncomfortable–designed to remind you

that you were not meant to relax here. I forced my shoulders back and lifted my chin.

Calder stood behind Reginald, hands clasped neatly in front of him, eyes forward. The perfect soldier. When our eyes met briefly, he gave

a small nod–professional, neutral.

No warning. No reassurance. Just mere acknowledgment of my presence,

“I hear you’ve moved into the bedroom where Roman is being treated,” Reginald began, finally closing the laptop and folding his hands

together on the table. Now his full attention was on me.

“Yes,” I said, not backing down. “You had your son watching him. You know exactly why I moved in.”

He studied me in silence, dark eyes sharp and calculating. I dropped my gaze to my hands, fingers twisting together unconsciously.

The words from earlier echoed in my head. What if you’re the one he wants?

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The answer sat heavy and pressing in my chest now.

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I was carrying Roman’s child. That’s the only reason. And now everything made sense.

I inhaled slowly, grounding myself. I had to protect my baby. That was all that mattered. Because Reginald Blackwood had already destroyed one wife. One sister. I would not let my child become another casualty of his cruelty.

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“Why wasn’t I informed of this move beforehand?” he asked calmly. “At the end of the day, you are under my roof. I expect you to seek my permission before making certain decisions.” His gaze sharpened. “Such as removing the surveillance camera from the room.”

I looked up, feigning surprise. “Oh.” I blinked. “I’ll remember to ask for permission before using the bathroom next time.”

A beat of silence.

Calder glanced at me briefly before looking away again. I could practically hear him wondering if I had lost my mind or if I was actively

trying to get myself killed.

“It’s far too early for jokes, Miss Hart,” Reginald said evenly. “This isn’t a circus.”

Then he smiled.

“And yet, you raise a very interesting point. I will expect you to inform me before using the restroom from now on. You’ll need my express permission for that while under my roof.”

I sucked in a sharp breath. “What?”

“Oh yes.” His voice remained infuriatingly calm. “Since you’ve chosen to treat this situation lightly, I see no reason not to follow it through properly. I’ll station guards outside the restrooms. That way, I’ll be informed whenever you need to use them-”

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