Chapter 33

Matteo Rodriguez

The side eye everyone gave me made me grin harder.

As I walk to the elevator, I see some men running to catch up with me, only the elevator door closes immediately they get to it.

Look at them trying to stop me.

I grip my briefcase harder as I step into twentieth

floor.

Breathe in and out Mateo. Keep your shoulders high. You're Mateo Rodriquez.

Everyone stood up immediately they saw me walk in, some gripped their guns, while others stepped back in fear. It's understandable though, it's been almost a year I got sent out and declared wanted.

"Hey guys," I yell, laughing when all of their eyes widen. "It's been a while hasn't it? Is my office still vacant?"

"Mateo," John said fearfully and I smile at the small man. "You know your stand in the outer world, you know yo-"

"Oh John John John, how I missed your nagging." i exclaim, pulling him in a bear hug while he froze in my hands.

I release him, tapping his back, knowing fully well he felt the guns in my suit's jacket. "