Chapter 52

Mila let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. She hadn't expected it to be so easy. Maybe Matteo really did not care about her at all. Well, that was fine. It was better this way. They owed each other nothing now, and they were both free to find their own happiness. Penelope also relaxed after hearing what Matteo said. A slight smile curved her lips. In contrast to the women, Matteo's jaw was clenched, his eyes dark and stormy. "We'll do this strictly by contract. Pay the penalties for breaking your employment contract, and you're free to leave today. No one will stop you!" The words struck Mila like a blow. Once again, she'd overestimated Matteo. He was a businessman through and through. Of course he wouldn't show mercy when it came to money. Unnoticed by either of them, Penelope pursed her lips unconsciously. Was Matteo really unwilling to let Mila go because of the money? … Mila barely did any work for the rest of the afternoon, hunched as she was over her comp