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    Even in her weakened state, this woman was still so sharp-tongued.


    Seeing the sparkle in her eyes as she looked at him, Hugo Hodges became intrigued and stepped forward.


    “What, are you jealous?”


    “Jealous?” Scarlett Adler retorted, immediately denying it. “Impossible.”


    “Why is it impossible? If you weren’t jealous, why do you keep bringing her up?” Hugo Hodges asked, his deep,


    dark eyes gleaming with an unusual light.


    “I’m just curious,” Scarlett Adler said.


    “Curious about what?”


    “Curious about who could capture the heart of a yboy like you,” Scarlett Adler replied.


    “Why are you curious about that?”


    “Well, as someone who was dumped by you back then, is it wrong to be curious?” Scarlett Adler countered.


    Hugo Hodges narrowed his eyes. The word “dumped” rolled off her tongue so lightly, yet it grated on his ears.


    “Scarlett Adler, don’t make it sound so harsh. It wasn’t dumping.”


    “Wasn’t it?”


    “You and I only got together because of our grandfathers’ rtionship. There were no feelings involved, so


    divorce was the best oue for both of us,” Hugo Hodges exined.


    Listening to Hugo Hodges’s words, Scarlett Adler lowered her eyes, hiding the disappointment within, and


    nodded, saying, “What you’re saying… makes sense too.”


    Looking at her expression, Hugo Hodges had a feeling that he had hurt her.


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    Frowning, he asked, “What, don’t tell me you have feelings for me?”


    Scarlett Adler’s lips curled into a pale smile, “Unless I’m crazy.”


    Her words were always so unpleasant.


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    Hugo Hodges looked at her and said resentfully, “It’s not impossible for you to go crazy, Scarlett Adler. You


    must restrain your curiosity and not let it develop to an unmanageable point.”


    “Don’t worry, I won’t jump into the same fire pit twice.”


    Hugo Hodges was speechless.


    Could this woman die if she said a few less words?


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    Seeing that Hugo Hodges was about to lose it, Scarlett Adler immediately said, “Alright, I’m tired, I want to


    sleep. Do as you please.”


    After speaking, she closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.


    Luckily, she reacted quickly, otherwise, Hugo Hodges didn’t know what he would do next, driven mad by her.


    However, the air suddenly became quiet. Hugo Hodges looked at the person lying on the bed, Scarlett Adler.


    Her face was flushed, and her forehead was covered in a sheen of sweat. Even in such a disheveled state,


    she still possessed an otherworldly beauty.


    Hugo questioned himself. How could she be the same person from a few years ago? Her features hadn’t


    changed, yet she exuded such a different aura.


    Was he just imagining things?


    The thought brought a sardonic smile to Hugo’s lips.


    Hearing Scarlett’s even breathing, Hugo got up and gently tucked her in with the nket before quietly


    leaving the room.


    In the hallway, Hugo dialed Henry Fallon’s number.


    “Boss, what’s up?” Henry asked directly.


    Hugo paused for a moment before asking, “Do you have any dirt on Kane Jennings?”


    “How did you know about that?” Henry asked, surprised.


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    “Name your price,” Hugo said bluntly. “I want you to hand it over to the police tonight.”.


    Hearing this, Henry knew something big was up. “Did he offend you?”


    “People like him need to be taught a lesson,” Hugo said casually, but Henry knew he was furious.


    “I initially gathered this information because I didn’t like him, but I didn’t expect it woulde in handy. Boss,


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    “Okay.”


    “Just send some money to my ount as a token of appreciation,” Henry Fallon said with a grin.


    However, Hugo Hodges didn’t say anything. He tapped on his phone, and soon after, Henry Fallon received a


    text message.


    His eyes lit up, and Henry Fallon’s voice was filled with excitement. “Boss, you rest well. I’ll definitely handle


    this beautifully and make sure you’re satisfied.”


    “I’ve sent you an address. Come pick me up with some clothes tomorrow.”


    “You’re at the hospital? Are you hurt?”


    “Not me,” Hugo Hodges said. “Just do as I say.”


    Henry Fallon didn’t ask any more questions and replied, “Got it!”


    After hanging up, Hugo Hodges looked at the hospital room and turned to go back inside.


    Scarlett Adler was sleeping soundly.


    Perhaps it was the effect of the medicine, but by the second half of the night, the flush on her face gradually


    faded, and she stopped sweating as much.


    Seeing that she was okay, Hugo Hodges finally rested on the sofa.


    The morning sun streamed through the windows, waking Scarlett Adler.


    She looked around and saw that the IV drip was finished, the needle had been removed, and she felt much


    better.


    As she was about to get up, she noticed someone sleeping on the couch. Scarlett was taken aback. Hugo


    Hodges hadn’t gone home?


    He had been here all night?


    Even though it was obvious, she couldn’t help but question it.


    He had never done anything like this when they were together before.


    Images of him from yesterday shed through her mind-the protective way he held her as he carried her


    away. She had to admit, his presence had brought her a sense offort.


    At least, Scarlett didn’t hate him as much anymore.


    She gazed at his profile, the soft light illuminating him. Compared to six years ago, he was more mature and


    She had to admit, Hugo Hodges was definitely her type.


    But…


    As Scarlett stared in a daze, her phone suddenly rang.


    Scarlett jumped, startled. Hugo was also awakened by the noise and looked over at her.


    Scarlett Adler averted her gaze and frantically searched for her phone.


    Hugo Hodges, seeing that she was awake, frowned, got up, and walked over to her. “How are you feeling?


    Better?”


    Scarlett Adler nodded. “Yes, I’m fine now.”


    The phone kept ringing, but Scarlett Adler couldn’t find it.


    Hugo Hodges nced at her and simply picked up the phone from the other side of the table, handing it to


    her.


    Unfortunately, he saw the name on the phone’s screen saver.


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    Hugo Hodges found it extremely irritating.


    Scarlett Adler took the phone and nced at Hugo Hodges, wondering how she could answer the call in front


    of him.


    After hesitating, Scarlett Adler simply hung up.


    “Not answering?” Hugo Hodges raised an eyebrow. His features, which had been gentle moments before,


    immediately sharpened.


    “It’s not really a good time…” Scarlett Adler couldn’t even find the right words.


    “What, are you afraid he’ll find out I spent the night here with you?”


    Scarlett Adler, “…??”


    “Your boyfriend is very understanding, letting you go out to dinner with male clients at night, not checking in


    all night. What, is he just remembering now?” Hugo Hodges stared at Scarlett Adler.


    She asked, her words dripping with sarcasm.


    What could Scarlett say?


    She frowned. “Hugo, can you please stop being so sarcastic?”