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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?"

way. The age of some of the buildings astounds me, to be honest. People

his wine. "Ah, that's the European way. We work hard, sure, but we live and play

then, a couple of women pass to sit at a neighboring table, giggling as they throw Matteo appreciative

his glass up to

concealing his smirk. "It's

my head. "You don't seem to mind

"Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, amico. I appreciate them

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for the invite.

for a few more hours." He nods. "So, tell me-how

lot. More than

Gus ran it like a military camp. No room

and I sip the wine. It's complex and very good. "Hugo, I think Gus is like his father, you know? They have a history." He

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.

about that cold exterior... it's

"Also addictive."

me and nods like he gets I've been there or something. But he

to crack that shell. No luck yet.

with that."

"Sofia, though-cara mia..."

with this, and part of me doesn't want to hear it. I've got some vibes from her but I've ignored them. "Sofia's different," Matteo continues, lowering his voice. "She's all business on the surface, but she runs her life like

shadow. Don't let her fool you. She loves to be in control then she has something over

a lot with the transition,"

chuckle. "Si, si, she's very... helpful. But let me give you some advice. Don't mix business

not...I love my wife

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