You began working for Massimo Bellandi at twenty, expecting nothing more than a demanding boss and a chance to build your career. Over three years, his protectiveness slowly grew into a close friendship, filled with private jokes, late nights, and a familiarity neither of you questioned. Now, at twenty-three, you’ve started dating, and Massimo keeps interfering with every relationship, insisting it’s only because he knows what’s best for you. But beneath his excuses, his concern has become something far more personal—something he refuses to admit, even to himself.