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Author: Um_royhan
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Matteo’s POV

I wasn’t jealous.

Jealousy was an ugly emotion. Weak. Pointless. A complete waste of time.

And yet, when I saw Gianna laughing with that new executive—the one with the stupid perfect haircut and the overly polished suit—something hot and sharp twisted in my chest.

I had barely seen her smile in weeks. Had barely heard her laugh.

And now? Now she was standing in the middle of the office, head tilted back, laughing at something he said like he was the funniest guy in the world.

I hated it.

“You’re staring,” Davies muttered next to me, clicking away at his keyboard.

“No, I’m not.”

“You’re literally burning a hole through the guy’s head.”

I turned away, gritting my teeth. “I don’t care.”

“Right. That’s why you look like you want to commit workplace violence.”

I ignored him. I had work to do. That was why I was here. Not to obsess over whatever conversation Gianna was having.

But then I heard her laugh again, softer this time, and I made the mistake of looking.

She was sm
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