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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?"

admit. "But in a good way. The age of some

his wine. "Ah, that's the European way. We work hard, sure, but we live and play hard too. Not like the corporate slavery they try

neighboring table, giggling as they throw

up

says quietly to me, barely concealing his smirk. "It's the Italian blood, you know? Makes

head. "You don't seem to

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

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invite. I need

few more hours." He nods. "So, tell me-how are you

More than

Gus ran it like a military camp. No room for fun, no room

even richer man." I smile. Matteo's good mood is infectious, 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 shrugs. "Astrid, well," He rolls his eyes dramatically, letting

too, no?" Matteo waggles his eyebrows, leaning in conspiratorially. "I bet 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 back there again but I do get

that cold exterior... it's irresistible." He sighs

"Also addictive."

I've been there or something.

few times to crack that

luck with

"Sofia, though-cara mia..."

to hear it. I've got some vibes from her but I've ignored them. "Sofia's different,"

fool you. She loves to be in control then she has something over you, you

helping me a lot with

But let me

not...I love my wife and

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