Everyone was stunned.They could only stare, utterly shell-shocked, as the effortlessly suave and aristocratic Alessandro bowed before me, a woman dressed in nothing but a plain T-shirt and denim jeans.Matteo forced his way between us at once."Mr. Vitale, I had no idea you and Valentina were so close. In that case, why don't we all sit down and talk business?"Alessandro frowned in displeasure. "Who is this uncouth imbecile interrupting us?"Matteo stiffened, but he quickly recovered with a smile. "Mr. Vitale, I'm Matteo Gotti, the head of Gotti Group. You may not know this, but Valentina is my business partner.""Business partner?" Alessandro repeated, casting a frosty glance over him. "An hour ago, I found out Ms. Caruso wouldn't be receiving me today. Then, somebody told me she was a janitor."Matteo shot Elena a vicious look. She was already trembling, her face drained of color."Mr. Vitale, this new hire made a foolish mistake. She's been too eager for a promotion and wa
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