Chapter 75 Terrible Taste

As Jane was lost in thought, Jude knocked on the door and stepped into the room. Hugo stood up at once, walked forward, and held out his hand. "Mr. Miles, it's been a long time." Jane followed suit and rose from her seat. "Yeah." Jude gave a brief nod. His expression was restrained as he shook Hugo's hand. Once they sat down, Hugo signaled the server to serve the dishes. Jane picked up the bottle of wine and began pouring it for everyone. When she reached Jude, he covered the rim of the glass with his hand and said, "I'm sorry. I'm heading back to the lab later. I won't be drinking." "Alright," Jane replied, nodding. She then set the wine aside before returning to her seat. This was her first time sitting across from someone like Jude. No matter how prepared she was, she couldn't help feeling tense. Hugo lifted his hand slightly and smiled. "The banquet last time was our first proper meeting. I didn't get the chance to talk with you properly. That was my oversight. I ordered a