Chapter 10. Joking Emilia

He went back to his car and Amelia walked away towards his apartment. She wanted to take a cab and go to Rebecca’s uncle’s house for a confrontation, but something held her back. What was it? Was it because of a man with eyes like whiskey?

‘It’s just that I don’t want to break his trust in me. Who gives his apartment keys to a stranger who owes him 5k?’ she mumbled to herself as she walked.

Her fellow pedestrians gave her weird looks at seeing her talking to herself. Amelia rolled her eyes. Maybe she had really gone crazy! Thanks to her ungrateful friends! She would love to give Rebecca a piece of her mind!

The guard at his building gave her a salute and a grin, making her smile back at the good-natured man. She went up the elevator to his apartment, unlocked his door, and went inside.

The moment she went inside, Matteo’s soapy, spicy scent hit her, making her senses reel. Her good sense should have prompted her to remain at the garage rather than come here,