Chapter 88

If Mila remembered correctly, Matteo had been away on a business trip and was scheduled to fly back today. It wasn't that Mila had gone out of her way to keep tabs on him. Mindy had reached out, desperate for advice on his preferences and travel quirks. Back then, she needed to know everything—his favorite airlines, which hotels he preferred, his dietary restrictions, and even whether he liked to fly back the same day or stay overnight. Now, no one knew his likes and dislikes better than Mila. Mindy had been practically in tears on the phone, complaining that she had the worst of luck to end up as Matteo's temporary secretary. Now, she was responsible for handling his entire schedule. Mila asked if he had hired a replacement head secretary after she left, and Mindy said no. HR had suggested a few candidates, but Matteo had shot them all down. Mindy also mentioned that the office gossip was that he was keeping the position open. Everyone knew exactly who he was waiting for. Mindy