Chapter 87

Mena

"How about I let you know if I have any more jobs lined up for you," I heard him say into the phone, his voice extremely casual as if he was talking to a friend.

Curious, I stepped out of bed and headed to the closet, leaning against the door, watching him multitask between packing and handling a phone call. When he noticed my presence, he looked at me with a nervous, faint smile.

That look made me wonder who was on the other end, and why he was eyeing me as if I was supposed to snatch the phone from his grip.

"She’s here, watching me like a hawk," he continued, making me feel a bit like an intruder. "Who is that?" I whispered, unable to contain my curiosity any longer.

Alessio ignored my question. "She isn’t really into that kind of stuff, but I’ll let her know," he spoke back.

"Let me know what?"

Still no answer.

"Just like you, I also have a flight in the early morning, so I’ll let you rest," he ended the call, greeting with a simple ‘bye’ before hanging up the phone.

Who was