His sharp tongue became even sharper than before, and his endless demands kept everyone around him busy. Somehow, instead of being annoyed, Matteo seemed to love him even more for it.
With Adrian finally back to his old self, one of the first serious conversations they had was about security. With Matteo's line of work, danger was always lurking in the background, and he wanted Adrian surrounded by bodyguards whenever he went out, especially when Matteo had to travel.
In the past, Adrian would have shut down the conversation immediately. The very idea of having bodyguards follow him everywhere was enough to spark an argument. He valued his independence too much and hated feeling like someone was constantly watching over him.
But this time, he didn't fight it. He leaned back, a calculating gleam in his eyes, and smiled. "Fine. But I want a male personal assistant. And I want four bodyguards."
