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331 Lunch With Matteo

(Jayden)

Matteo's text is straight to the point: Lunch. Best restaurant in Brussels. Be there at 1.

There's a location pinned. I glance at my Rolex.

I message back: Don't think I'm taking lunch break

His answer is quick: Nonsense. You're the boss, no?

Well, damn it. He's right. I am.

When I step out of the town car, I'm greeted by cobblestones underfoot and an old-world elegance that hits different from the sleek, modern vibes back home

The restaurant is a hidden gem tucked away from the bustling streets, its charm oozing out from ivy-covered walls and grand arches.

He's already seated by the window, casually leaning back, a glass of red wine in one hand, his grin radiating confidence.

"There he is!" Matteo calls out, raising his glass as if we've known each other for years. "Jayden! Amico mio, you made it! Hungry?"

"I could eat," I say, sitting down across from him.

Matteo laughs. "Perfetto. We're going local today. Belgian cuisine at its finest. You'll leave here in love with stoofvlees-trust me. A Belgian stew. Delicioso."

The waiter arrives, and Matteo wastes no time. "Bonjour! Deux fois stoofvlees et une bouteille de votre meilleur vin rouge!" He doesn't even glance at the menu.

He turns back to me, his boyish grin still in place. "So, Jayden, what do you think of Brussels so far?"

in a good way. The

We work hard, sure, but we live and play hard too.

at a neighboring table, giggling as they throw Matteo appreciative glances. I watch as he

glass up to

"It's the Italian blood, you know? Makes us irresistible." Then

my head. "You

and personalities, amico. I appreciate them all. But right now, I'm

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the invite. I

survive without us for a few more hours." He nods. "So, tell me-how

More

immediately. "Of course. Gus ran it like a military camp. No room for fun, no room for

good. "Hugo, I think Gus is like his father, you know? They have a history." He shrugs.

she's a total dominatrix Strict, controlling... I want to try it." I nearly choke on my wine. "You're serious?" I push back thoughts of my time with Ashlyn. I don't want to go

There's something about that cold exterior... it's irresistible." He

"Also addictive."

glances at me and nods like he gets I've been there or something. But he says nothing and continues his

I've tried a few times to crack that shell. No luck yet. Maybe one

with that."

"Sofia, though-cara mia..."

her but I've ignored them. "Sofia's different," Matteo continues, lowering his voice. "She's all business on the surface, but she runs

fool you. She loves to be

helping me a lot with the transition," I

si, she's very... helpful. But

love my wife and

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