#Chapter 97: Don’t Lose Yourself In The Spotlight

I stare at Hugo in confusion and surprise. Hugo cares… about my heart? As my boss, I expect him to give me warnings about my career, but never would I have thought he’d want to protect my heart as well. It could simply be his hatred for Hugo that is driving his concern, but I’m not so sure that’s the case this time. Hugo has stepped up to help me several times now, including speaking for me at my divorce hearing. He may not like Miles, but I know he has my best interests at heart. As I try to think of a response that would both convey my gratitude as well as assuage any concerns he has about Miles and me, Hugo continues talking. “I won’t pretend to know the full extent of your relationship with Miles,” he says. “Frankly, I don’t want to know. But I am not blind or foolish. I see the two of you together, and witness firsthand the chemistry you share. There is definitely something going on between you.” His intense focus lingers on me. I feel like he can see right through me,