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    Leaving the restaurant, they both got into the car.

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    Hugo looked at Scarlett. “How about we head back to the old house tonight? If we want ito /iconvince Grandpa to move, we

    might need your help.”

    Scarlett replied, “It’s actually not that hard.”

    “What do you mean?”

    “As long as you don’t n on living there, Grandpa probably won’t mind!” she said, looking at him.

    Hugo raised an eyebrow and nodded. “That does seem to be the case.”

    He started the car. “Do you think Grandpa will ever let go of his grudge against me?”

    “He might hold onto it forever.”

    “So, no matter how hard I try, the answer will always be NO?” Hugo asked.

    “His grudge and ithe /ioue are two separate things,” Scarlett exined.

    Hugo listened and ithen /inced sideways at her. “So, even if Grandpa isn’t thrilled with me, it won’t stop us from having a

    good oue?”

    Seeing Hugo’s curious gaze, Scarlett paused for a moment. “Literally speaking, that’s what I meant!”

    Hugo gave a tender smile. “Scarlett, I get it!”

    “What do you get?” Scarlett asked.

    Hugo’s smile turned teasing. “I understand what you mean, of course!”

    Scarlett just paused for a moment at his grin and chose not to exin further.

    Whether he truly understood or not, it didn’t matter. Some things she just didn’t want to rify anymore.

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    Just then, Hugo’s phone rang.

    Seeing it was a work call, Scarlett lowered her eyes and pulled out her own phone.

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    Her mind drifted back to the restaurant, to the moment when someone had knocked her phone out of her hand, and the

    way he spoke to her with that perfect English ent….

    Suddenly, Scarlett remembered something.

    There had been a mysterious call she received while at the hospital, and the person ion /ithe iother /iend had the same

    ent. She couldn’t be sure of the voice over the phone, but the way of speaking was unmistakably the same…

    It was him!

    It had to be him!

    But if he already had her number, what was today’s chance encounter all about?

    As Scarlett was lost in thought, Hugo spoke up, “Scarlett?”

    His voice snapped her back to reality. “Hmm?”

    “What’s up?” Hugo asked, ilooking /iat her.

    “Nothing, just got caught iup /ithinking about some work stuff,” she replied.

    Hugo nced at the phone in her hand, a hint of concern in his voice. “Did that person message you?”

    Scarlett shook her head, eyes still on her phone. “Nope!”

    Seeing his doubtful expression, she chuckled. “What, do you want to check?”

    Realizing she wasn’t joking, Hugo bsaid/b, “No, that’s not necessary. I trust you.

    Scarlett put her phone away and asked, “What did you need?”

    “I have to head back to the office to handle some things. It’ll take about an hour. Can we go back to the old house

    together afterward?” Hugo asked.

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    Scarlett nodded. “Sure!”

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    After getting Scarlett’s approval, Hugo drove straight to thepany.

    Since thest Hodges Enterprise anniversary party, the employees had gotten ito /iiknow /iScarlett a bit. Although their

    marriage hadn’t been officially announced, Hugo had been protective of her, and ithey /ieven had a child together. What

    more needed to be said about their rtionship?

    So, when people saw Hugo with Scarlett, many greeted them warmly.

    “Mr. Hodges, Mrs. Hodges, hello!”

    Hearing this, Scarlett looked up at Hugo, “Mrs. Hodges? When did I be Mrs. Hodges?”

    Hugo raised an eyebrow, “I think they assumed that during thest anniversary party!”

    Scarlett considered this and found it understandable.

    “You didn’t rify it to them?”

    “How would I rify it? Should I hold a special meeting just to exin this? Or should I go around telling everyone you’re not Mrs. Hodges?” Hugo asked with a hint of amusement.

    These two options didn’t seem quite right either.

    At that moment, Hugo leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “Even though you’re not Mrs. Hodges now, you once were, and you can be anytime you want. I’m always waiting, at your service!”

    His refined features exuded a unique charm. Just as Scarlett was about to say something, Henry hurried over. “Boss, you’re here. Everyone’s gathered in the meeting room!”

    Hugo immediately switched to a serious demeanor, nodding at Henry. “I know.”

    Turning to Scarlett, he said, “Wait for me in the office. I’ll be back soon. If you need anything, just use the inte to have

    them bring it ito /iiyou/i.”

    Scarlett nodded.

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    “Wait for me,” Hugo said, giving her a heartfelt look before heading to the meeting room.

    Watching him leave, Scarlett turned and made her way to Hugo’s office.

    She didn’t ask for anything to drink, but soon a secretary brought in some coffee. “Mrs. Hodges, Mr. Hodges asked me to bring you this coffee.”

    Scarlett smiled warmly, “Thank you.”

    “You’re wee. If you need anything, just let me know.” With that, the assistant smiled and left the room.

    Scarlett sat on the couch, sipping her coffee. Suddenly, Hugo’sputer emitted a loud alert, catching her attention. She walked over to investigate.

    Theputer screen showed signs of an attempted hack.

    Scarlett quickly took a seat and ced her hands on the keyboard, ready to take action.

    First, she defended.

    Then, she repaired.

    Within minutes, she had fixed the issue.

    Next, sheunched a counterattack.

    Driven by a protective instinct, Scarlett was determined to find out who dared to hack Hugo’sputer.

    Just as she began her counterattack, more attempts to breach the system urred.

    It became clear to Scarlett that she was up against not one, but two, three, even four or five attackers.

    Yet, she remained unfazed.

    With a slight smile, she continued to repair and counterattack, tracking down the location of the intruders.

    Just then, the door swung open, and Hugo and Henry walked in briskly.

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    However, as soon as Hugo saw Scarlett sitting in front of theputer, he paused for a moment before a smile appeared

    on his face.

    He casually walked over to stand behind Scarlett.

    Seeing this, Henry followed suit, about to say something, but he was stunned by Scarlett’s lightning–fast typing and the

    rapid changes on theputer screen.

    “Boss…” Henry nced at Hugo.

    “Shut up!”

    Henry was left speechless.

    He turned his gaze back to Scarlett, who seemed to be glowing as she worked at theputer.

    Henry squinted, recognizing the familiar style of her actions.

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