Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1306: Oh, love.

Meanwhile...

Ginnie and Hugo stared at each other, confusion evident on their faces. They were at the restaurant for two different reasons. Hugo was here for a free meal, sponsored by his rich "friend" Max. Ginnie, on the other hand, was here because Max had asked her to meet him.

Both of them were here because of Max, but they hadn't expected to see each other.

"Ginnie!" Hugo recovered first, raising his fist in a cheerful gesture. "Good to see you!"

"Senior Hugo!" Ginnie grinned back, excitement flickering in her eyes as she gave him a fist bump and casually sat across from him. "Senior Hugo, what are you doing here? Are you lost or something? I don't think you can afford the food here, considering you don't have money."

Hugo frowned. "Hey, you didn't have to rub that in."

"Haha." She laughed. "Lucky for you, I'm here. I can pay for it."

"And this is why it's good to have really, really good friends! Hahaha!" Hugo laughed loudly, earning a few glances from the other diners in the fine dining restaurant.

"Senior Hugo, I don't think we should be loud here," Ginnie murmured, lowering her head slightly and pressing a hand to the side of her mouth as she whispered. "This is a fine dining restaurant."

"Fine dining... right. This is a library with food," Hugo muttered, his face souring. But the expression didn't last long-tonight, he'd eat to his heart's content, courtesy of Max.

"Anyway, what are you doing here, Senior Hugo?" Ginnie asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Me? Well, Max said he had some free food. So I came," he shrugged.

slightly. Hugo had said that with such a straight face, completely unconcerned about pride or ego. She wasn't sure if

you?" Hugo returned, tilting his head. "What are you

to discuss something with me," she muttered, pulling out her phone. "Wait,

the meeting less awkward. With Hugo in

dining together in a place like

the last thing she wanted. After all, she managed a professional basketball team, while Max

jump to conclusions, and she didn't

line connected, glancing at Hugo. "And Senior Hugo is already here. Where are

furrow appeared between her brows as

sorry. I know I told you I had something important to discuss with you, but something came up. I can't make it tonight. Maybe another time?" Max's voice was hurried. "Anyway, I gotta go.

staring at her phone

don't think he's going to make it," she said. "He

matter, right?

Ginnie let out an awkward laugh.

you're leaving without eating?" Hugo frowned, catching the hesitation

Hugo, aren't you bothered that we're having dinner together? Just the two

a requirement to eat alone? Or does this table need more than two people? I can call First

this looks like a date!" Ginnie intoned. "People might think we're on a date... in those clothes and in these

like she had just come from training,

in suits and the

Hugo rocked his head.

when I got here. You should order yours." Hugo

opinion should matter more than theirs. So, let's eat to our heart's

messing with