Behind my back

In Chicago,

Matteo is working in his office when his mobile rang with an incoming call. Only a few people have his number, and nowadays he usually never ignores any call he receives to this number. But when he registered the number displayed on the screen, he is surprised.

"Hello Mr. Alessandro" he greeted.

Alesso is looking at the bustling street down from his office window.

"You can call me Alesso. At least we developed that kind of relationship over the years" he said casually.

Matteo relaxed back in his chair. They had their ups and downs. But they have a tentative friendship.

"Looks like you are not angry about the tuition fees I paid for Olivia," he asked with a smirk.

Alesso smiled.

"You proved that you learn everything that happens in your outfit. You worked for both Nero and Reed. Looks like you absorbed their attributes" he commented.

Marcus chuckled.

"You cannot live in this world if you don't. Moreover, this is not my outfit. Fredrick is the boss" he pointed out.

Alesso