Chapter 1108

At the airport, Mateo had just stepped off the plane when he caught sight of the paparazzi scattered across the terminal, half-hidden behind potted plants, leaning casually against rails, pretending to scroll on their phones. They had clearly been tipped off. He ignored the VIP exit and chose the regular one instead, blending into the stream of travelers. His face was concealed beneath a baseball cap and oversized sunglasses, but his posture and aura were unmistakable. Several lenses subtly shifted to track him, but Mateo didn’t mind. As long as they didn’t get in his way, he’d let them have their pictures. After all, today, his sister had returned. And for the first time in a long time, his heart felt... lighter. Outside the terminal, his eyes quickly found Lester’s familiar figure waiting for him. But just as swiftly, his gaze slid past him—and froze. A few steps behind stood a young woman, poised and calm, her features carrying an eerie resemblance to someone he thought he’d never s