Chapter 37

Genevieve trailed behind Matteo as they descended the stairs. She noticed he was absorbed in his phone, his attention seemingly elsewhere. Watching his back, she wondered if she should mention the recent collaboration she’d just completed with Alessia—something about Copina? Comisin? The names escaped her, and she made a mental note to look them up later, pulling out her phone to jot it down.

They reached the lobby and headed toward the main entrance. Waiting by the door were Alexander and Leo. Matteo remained silent, holding the door open for Genevieve. She followed Leo as he led them to his sedan. Matteo opened the front passenger door, and Genevieve moved toward the rear door just behind him.

“Miss Sinclair,” Matteo said in a tone that suggested mild reproach. She glanced over at Leo and Alexander before turning back to Matteo. He nodded toward the car door.

“Are you sure? I don’t mind sitting in the back…” she offered hesitantly.

Matteo glanced upward, as if silently pleading for patience. “Gen, please get in the front.”

Reluctantly, Genevieve didn’t protest further. She slid into the passenger seat and let Matteo close the door behind her. She raised an eyebrow at Leo, who simply shrugged in response. Matteo and Alexander settled into the backseat as Leo pulled the car into traffic.

“This meeting is important,” Matteo said from the back.