~Alessia~
The morning after Veronica's call, I rode to the office, my stomach churning. Her voice... smooth, confident, wanting Lorenzo... played on repeat in my head.
I tried to focus on the city blurring past, telling myself to stay professional, but jealousy clawed at me.
At the company, I was sorting files when I spotted Lorenzo in the hallway, laughing with Clara, a sharp executive in a tailored black blazer. Her hand grazed his arm, and my chest tightened.
Was every woman after him? Or was I just being paranoid after what happened yesterday?
"Morning, Alessia," Clara called, her smile too bright. "Are you joining the audit meeting?"
"Yeah," I said, forcing a nod, my eyes on Lorenzo. He didn't notice, too busy joking with her. Or maybe he did and only got back at me because of what I did last night.
I grabbed my notebook and headed to the conference room, my mood sour. The audit meeting was tense. Lorenzo stood, commanding attention.
