It had only been ten minutes since Mnie sent him the text. She knew, of course, he had just said those things. She did not


    mind and generously said, “In that case, let me treat you to dinner.”


    Mnie definitely would not go as far as Hugh suggested and book a romantic dinner for couples. Instead, she opted for them to


    dine at a nearby restaurant. Fortunately, Hugh did not mind, so they had dinner together. He even remembered to call Yvonne


    when they were eating,


    Interested in gossip as always, Yvonne eagerly listened while Mnie shook her head and focused on her meal. She allowed


    Hugh and Yvonne to chat freely. However, Mnie noticed something different in the way Hugh interacted with Yvonne


    compared to how he was with her.


    He seemed more youthful and engaged. Although they bantered, Hugh was amodating to


    Yvonne at every turn.


    Realizing something, Mnie nced at Hugh, who was sitting opposite her. There was a meaningful look in her eyes.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Hugh’s room was opposite Mnie’s this time. He said, “We need to y our roles convincingly. Otherwise, Yvonne won''t buy it.”


    Mnie thought about it and agreed silently.


    Before going to bed, Mnie received several text messages from Howard. They were not apologies this time but a request to


    have a serious talk. Mnie did not reply to him. She turned off her phone and went to sleep.


    The next morning, she saw Hugh standing outside her door the moment she opened it. He was holding a bag of breakfast and


    looked up when Mnie came out. Even though he had not said anything yet, Mnie could already sense his impatience.


    She hesitated for a moment. “Why are you up so early?”


    “Yvonne called me at six and reminded me to bring breakfast to you,” he said hoarsely.


    “You don’t have to listen to her for these kinds of things.”


    Hugh did not respond, and Mnie was unsure if he had taken her words to heart. He did not pass the breakfast to Mnie.


    Instead, he walked downstairs with her, breakfast still in hand.


    Inevitably, they ran into Eugene and Lee in the lobby.


    Lee had not seen Hugh yesterday, so when he saw Mnieing down with a young man, he hesitated. He was considering


    whether to greet them when he saw Hugh handing the breakfast to


    Mnie.


    “Since you won''t let me go to work with you, you have to eat well. Otherwise, I''ll go with you tomorrow.”


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    Mnie was used to Hugh’s asional thoughtfulness‘ by now. She epted the breakfast without changing her expression


    and said softly, “You don’t have to go through the trouble of buying breakfast for me every morning | can just grab something.”


    Her toue was as usual, but with Hugh beside her, it sounded somewhat coquettish.


    Lee’s yoke mas caught in his throat as he subconsciously turned to look at Eugene, only to find Eugene’s gaze finest coldly on


    Mnie


    He was usually devoid of emotions, but now, he seemed especially indifferent.


    Remembering the instructions from the old man, Lee cleared his throat. “Mnie, we happen to be on our way to the conference


    hall. Shall we go together?”


    Mnie just raised an eyebrow and refused. “No need. | can go by myself.”


    Hugh’s gaze shifted to Lee as soon as he offered Mnie the ride. He was a young man in his 20s, but with his stern face, even


    his eyes were sharp and direct.


    He was looking at Lee as he spoke, but the words were meant for Eugene to hear. “Since you guys are just work partners, let’s


    not overstep boundaries.”