#Chapter 111: A Favor For A Favor

With Hugo’s words and obvious dislike of Miles, I wonder not for the first time what happened between the two of them to brew this mistrust. Unfortunately, this isn’t the moment to ask. Instead, I’m way too busy freaking out about this photo being leaked and my secret relationship with Miles being exposed. “Is there anything we can do?” I ask. “If this gets out…” I let my words trail off, unable to give voice to the worst of my fears. To say them aloud might make them more real. Hugo hides his anger behind his cool mask so swiftly and efficiently, it’s almost as if the former never existed at all. “The photo is blurry at best,” Hugo says, speaking clinically now, like a doctor might to his patient. “Anyone who knows you is likely to recognize you. Only those who know enough will be able to discern this is Miles.” “Other news organizations have likely received a similar envelope,” Kimberly says. “Yes,” Hugo says. He lowers the photo and tucks it back within the confines of