Chapter 0553

Nina

Enzo and I climbed into our rental car and began making our way toward the restaurant. As Enzo drove, his eyes were on the road, but it seemed as though his attention was somewhere else entirely. The team, perhaps.

"So," I began, wanting to fill the silence, "Mila seems... interesting."

He chuckled. "Yeah, that she is. She's very serious about her job, though. I can respect that."

"Was she this friendly with you last time you visited?" I blurted out.

Enzo paused, then shrugged. "About the same, I guess. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, no reason," I said, trying to keep my voice nonchalant. "She just seemed invested in our relationship. I figured maybe you talked to her about us last time."

Enzo laughed. "I did a little. It's funny, she actually mentioned my wedding ring within the first five minutes of our meeting last time I visited."

should make sure to keep it on. Women in this city will look

was warm and

Enzo a certain way, a way that irked me. I didn't mention it

into a pleasant lull, both lost in our thoughts as the car weaved through

I finally said, breaking

that again. Everything is so fast-paced, it's a complete

used to it? You know, for

time will tell, but I'm willing to give it a shot." "That's good to hear," I said, squeezing his hand. "It's going to be an adventure for both of

even hit the restaurant yet." "I'm eager to see if the food lives up to the hype," I replied,

the team, what are they like?" I asked, genuinely

bunch of characters, to say the least. They all have promise, though. They're one

that you've made quite the impression on them already," I mused. "They looked up to you like a god

replied, squeezing my hand again. "But I think you'll make just as big of an impression tonight.

said, blushing. "I'm just excited to meet the people you'll be spending so much time with." "Likewise," he said as he guided the car into a busy parking lot. "But remember, no matter how many new

car, he leaned in and kissed me softly, and for a brief moment, I forgot all

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