Chapter 0168

R O D R I G O

I awoke to the ringing sound of my own cellphone, my head still buried in the pillow, reaching for the table with one hand. I picked up, still half-asleep.

“Good morning, Mr Roberts. I have your suit and a cup of coffee.”

“Jennifer?” I croaked, recognising my personal assistant.

“Yes, sir.”

“What day is it?” I turned around, and as she was about to answer, I jumped up, realising Valeria was not with me. “Bring it up,” I said quickly, calling Valeria's name before my mind could spiral. When I saw she was not in the bathroom, I reached for my phone, almost ready to dial her, when a knock stopped me.

I thought it was her, that she had gone for breakfast and returned, so without thinking, I walked to the door. I opened it, then shut it again when I found it was not Valeria but Jennifer. I was caught in my own confusion.

“I’m so sorry, sir.” I heard her apologise, but I didn’t respond. I was about to press the call button when she added something.

“What did you say?”

“The rec