Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Good-looking jerk During the meal, Scarlett Adler's phone rang. Seeing that it was Fourth calling, Scarlett got up and made an excuse to go to the restroom. In the hallway, Scarlett answered the phone. "What's up?" "Scarlett, you're not home, and my two brothers are bullying me," Fourth complained. "Are you sure it's not you bullying them?" "Scarlett, don't you believe me either? Do you know how miserable I am?" "How miserable?" Menu "Just... very miserable." Scarlett couldn't help but laugh. At that moment, Second Adler's voice was heard on the other end of the phone, "Alright, Scarlett is out eating with someone. Stop complaining. I'll just let you have it." "Really?" "Yeah!" "Then, Scarlett, I'm okay now," Fourth Adler immediately changed his tune. Second Adler took the phone. "Scarlett, enjoy your meal. Everything is fine here. Don't worry." "Okay, good boy." "Do you love me?" "Love you." "Then say it: I'm your most beloved little darling." Just as he finished speaking, there was a clang, and First's < Chapter 28 Good-looking jerk voice came through, "Don't disgust me." "You're just jealous of me," Second Adler said to First. Seeing them so lively at home, Scarlett Adler felt relieved. "Alright, I'll be home soon. Be good and wait for me," Scarlett said, ending the call. Just as she was about to head to the restroom, she looked up and saw Hugo Hodges standing there. He stood straight, his expression not looking too good. Scarlett didn't believe it was just a coincidence that they met today. But she decided to pretend she didn't see him, and walked past him towards the restroom. "Boyfriend?" Hugo suddenly asked. Scarlett paused, realizing he must have misunderstood her phone call with Second. It was better than him knowing about their existence. Scarlett nodded, "More intimate than a boyfriend." Hugo's eyes darkened. "Is it the guy from the coffee shop that day?" Coffee shop? = Menu A guy? Scarlett pictured Yale Lowe in her mind. So he saw them eating that day? Scarlett smiled slightly, holding her head high. "Personal matters, I'd rather not say." Just as she was about to leave, Hugo Hodges suddenly grabbed her hand, pushing her against the wall, his handsome face looming close. Scarlett Adler frowned, looking into Hugo Hodges's fierce eyes, and said, "Mr. Hodges, do you have a thing for pinning people against walls?" Hugo Hodges was speechless. "Don't you ever get tired of this pose?" "Then what pose do you prefer?" Hugo Hodges retorted in a low voice, his husky tone carrying a hint of ambiguity. Huh... was that the point? Scarlett Adler blinked, then looked at him unhappily. "I'd prefer you stay away from me." "How do I know you're not just saying that?" "Hugo Hodges, aren't you a bit too full of yourself?" Scarlett Adler said, "I've already been intimate with someone other than my boyfriend, why would I lie to you? Do you really think you'll always be my type?" Scarlett Adler certainly had the ability to infuriate Hugo Hodges. With just one sentence, his expression changed drastically, his dark eyes like a massive vortex ready to swallow her whole. "Whether I'm your type or not, you've already tasted me. What, wasn't the flavor good? Not memorable enough?" Hugo Hodges asked, emphasizing each word. Scarlett Adler, ".. "1 He had already driven the car onto the highway! Scarlett Adler retorted, "To be honest, it's been so long, I almost forgot what it felt like..." "Want to try again?" "Mr. Hodges, didn't you always say I was boring and had no taste? What, you don't mind now?" Hugo Hodges's hand stroked her fair face, "You do look alluring now..." What a superficial dog of a man. "Hugo Hodges, there's morality between wanting and not wanting. Would I become the kind of person I once despised? Maybe you're into this, but I'm not interested, especially in other people's men." "Who said I belong to someone else..." "What are you doing?" Hugo Hodges was interrupted by a weak and helpless voice from behind. Turning around, Tiana Young stood not far away, her eyes filled with heartache, "You..." Seeing Hugo Hodges relax his grip, Scarlett Adler pulled her hand away, rubbing her sore wrist, knowing that Tiana Young had misunderstood. "Mr. Hodges, you should deal with the mess you've created." With that, Scarlett Adler turned and left. "Scarlett Adler, now that you've taken the money, why are you still clinging to Hugo Hodges?" Tiana Young suddenly blurted out, her voice a bit frantic. Hugo frowned and looked at her. At that moment, Tiana stepped forward. "You said yourself that you wouldn't bother Hugo anymore. What, did you already go back on your word?" Scarlett turned to face the hysterical Tiana. "Ms. Young, I think I need to clarify something. I haven't been bothering Hugo, and I won't in the future. As for the money, you were the one who insisted on giving it to me because you're so rich. Besides, the money hasn't even gone into my pocket yet. If you want it back, I can ask all the employees at Rising Sun Tech to collect it for you." "You-" Tiana stared at her, at a loss for words. She was convinced that Scarlett had planned this all along. Hugo keenly picked up on her words. "What do you mean?" "It means nothing, Mr. Hodges. Like I said, whatever was between us is in the past. I hope we can all move on amicably and that you won't cause me any more trouble. Not everyone is willing to be a third wheel." "Scarlett Adler, do you think that by saying..." < Chapter 20 G000-TOOkiny jerk Menu "What's all this commotion about?" At that moment, the door to the private room opened, and Grandpa Smith and William Adler appeared in the doorway. Grandpa Smith frowned as he looked at Hugo Hodges, Scarlett Adler, and Tiana Young in the hallway. "What's going on here?" Seeing Grandpa Smith, Tiana Young had no choice but to suppress her anger. "Grandpa Smith, you're here too?" Grandpa Smith glanced at Tiana Young but didn't say anything. William Adler looked at Scarlett Adler with concern. "Scarlett, what happened?" Scarlett Adler smiled slightly. "It's nothing, Grandpa. It's just... Mr. Hodges' romantic entanglements have found their way to me." At this, William Adler frowned. "Hugo Hodges, I don't know what you're thinking, but you and Scarlett are already divorced, and you're about to get engaged. So, I hope you can keep your distance from Scarlett and not have too much contact. This is my final request as an elder." Grandpa He turned his head to William Adler, "What engagement? What engagement are you talking about???" Meanwhile, Tiana Young was equally confused, "Divorce? Scarlett Adler is Hugo Hodges' ex-wife???" < Pregnant with Ex's Babies