Chapter 42
The rest of the crew, who had been waiting for Quiana to stumble, were left speechless.
“Damn it!” Winona muttered, her grip on her assistant’s arm tightening to the point of causing pain.
Jill, the assistant, winced but remained still, not daring to show any resistance.
“So what? The scenes get tougher from here, with a cast of strong actors. Let’s see if she can keep up,” someone remarked with a dismissive tone.
Winona’s eyes sparkled with a hint of cunning. Quiana has been reviewing her script just minutes before shooting. I know the script inside out and she has a lot of lines in an upcoming scene. She can’t pull off every scene in one take.’
Hugo stood in the doorway of his slam apartment, his gaze wary as he took in the group at his doorstep. “My sister’s not here, and we’re not selling anything today,” he warned, his voice edged with suspicion.
Zack, on
one of the visitors, cleared his throat, a signal for a change in the conversation. “Actually, we’re here for you, Hugo,” he said.
Hugo’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Me?” he asked, stepping back warily. “You know, snatching kids is a big no–no, right?”
Zack was momentarily speechless, but Julius, the apparent leader, stepped in. “How about the chance to go to the best noble school in town?” he asked his tone cool and detached.
Hugo was taken aback. “Huh?” he managed to utter
Zack tried to suppress a mile and whispered to Julius, “A linle enthusiaum wouldn’t hurt?
Julius frowned at the boy, who was only showing a sliver of his face through the macked door. The arranged for you to attend the top noble school. in town,” he said, attempting to sound more approachable.
Hugo’s confusion deepened. He setting up school for me! Who said I wanted to go he questioned to himself, his expression turning skeptical Are you mental or something?”
Julius didn’t flinch. Tl coverall the expenses, and I’ll even throw in a place at Magnolia Palace”
Hugo’s eyes bulged at the mention of the prestigious school and the luxurious neighborhood.
“You’re not, you’re not asking me to do something illegal against her, are your Hugo stammered, his voice tinged with fear. “Because my sister and 1, we’re tight. Nothing can come between us”
Zack shook his head, thinking. This kid’s imagination is wild”
Julius, unfazed by Hugo’s dramatics, simply said, “I need your sister’s contact information.”
Hago was floored. “You’re offering all
Il this just for b
for her contact information” he asked, disbelief clear in his voice.
Julius leaned back, adding nonchalantly. “And a limited edition Ferrari”
Hugo’s eyes gleamed with a mix of shock and greed. “My sister would kill me if she knew, and I can’t just abandon my phone screen protector gig
Julius voice was smooth as silk. “T1 handle your business for a year, and I’ll add a supercar to the mix.
money, just for a contact? Qusana will never be mad if she knows I’m in on this
Hugo’s eyes lit up with a mix of shock and excitement. “All this mo She’ll have to be on board‘
Hugo was tom, but the allure of the offer was too great. “Winight, since you’re so determined, I’ll give you a chance” he uid, trying to sound reluctant.
Even Zack and Leo were stunned by the escalating offers
Zack thought, We were only told about the school and a house. Where do all these extras come from? Just for her contact info? That’s excessive, no? What’s Julius’s game! I’d almost trade places with Hugo for a moment. And why does he still sound so hesitant?‘
Julius pulled out his phonie, his demeanor casual. “The number, please.”
Hugo, still playing the part, reluctantly entered his sisters contact info and then said, “If my sister asks, make sure you tell her I put up a fight.”
