Chapter 55

Isabella’s POV My sanity was barely hanging on as I stormed out of the conference room. The truth Damon spouted about Matteo treating me as a substitute for his wife hurts me so much. It felt like I was betrayed for the second time, even when Matteo and I were not really a thing. He didn’t confirm that he liked me, but he didn’t deny it either. Matteo has a wife. I don’t know where she is, but the fact that Matteo is treasuring something that might belong to her scares me. The beating of my heart comes with great pain and regret. No one told me that he liked me. I was the one to blame. I entered the elevator, but someone barged in. I took a step back when Damon attempted to touch my arm. His jaw clenched seeing the distance I drew. He pressed the elevator button and faced me completely. I was trapped between the wall and his body as our gazes locked. His eyes were shooting daggers. It was meant to express his deep anger. “What did you say, Isabella? Huh? You want to be his woman? Are y