When Winona looked at Hugo, smiling confidently, her eyes immediately welled up with tears. She asked, "What do you mean?"

Hugo opened his mouth slightly, looking somewhat surprised. "I didn't say anything specific. Why are you assuming things, Miss Jesselton?" Indeed, she had jumped to conclusions too quickly!

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"Yeah, relax, Miss Jesselton. Not everyone's out to get you," Hugo said teasingly.

Winona was speechless and turned to Richard for support, but he remained silent. He kept his lips sealed, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

"Alright, let's not waste more time. We're here to talk business, so let's go in."

lose her ground. However, she didn't come here to argue with this woman. She had two

say much and seemed uncomfortable with the

intention of going in with her, Winona got

Pearl a sly look and said, "I never thought you, the fearless one, would get teased in front of your ex like that.

none of your

Hugo abruptly cut her off, wearing a sly grin. "I just did you a favor. Can I

his face, Pearl acted

smile disappeared instantly. This time, it genuinely hurt, and he was torn about whether to speak

that he was

sneered, giving him a sidelong glance.

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