Chapter 60

Matteo could hardly believe that he would have to wake up early every morning to serve Antony, the man he hated. On the way to work, he remembered Valeria. The secretary had certainly been in love with the boss long before his first divorce. She would be a powerful weapon to separate Antony from Giovanna.

Thinking that there was nothing more to lose, Matteo swallowed his indignation and quickened his pace towards the company. Antony would pay for every humiliation he had made him endure and, in addition, lose Giovanna forever.

He arrived earlier than usual. He put on his uniform, which he detested, and patiently waited for Valeria to arrive while pretending to work.

When he saw the woman exit the elevator and her gaze met his, Matteo took a deep breath, as if summoning courage, and said, “Good morning, Miss Valeria.”

But Valeria didn’t even look into his eyes. She lowered her head and replied to him with little enthusiasm, “Good morning,” sitting down and completely ignoring his prese