Chapter 24 Was There Any Reason for Us to Show Up Together?

Evelyn wouldn't listen to Angus, but she couldn't disregard Marilyn's feelings. Her greatest wish was to see Evelyn and Hugo reunited, and if Evelyn went back alone, it would inevitably raise suspicion. Her first call went unanswered. She dialed again, patiently. This time, Hugo picked up, his voice casual, almost indifferent. "Have you managed to scrape together the five million yet?" She hadn't expected him to be so blunt. A flush of embarrassment crept up her cheeks. "Not yet. I'm still figuring out how to handle the money." "I'm hanging up." Hugo's tone was cold and detached, as if speaking to a complete stranger. Evelyn's heart ached uncontrollably. Before he could hang up, she hurriedly added, "Today is Grandma's birthday. Uncle Angus wants to invite us back to the Hart residence for dinner. Are you free tonight?" But the other end of the line fell eerily silent. Evelyn clenched her fingers, anxiety creeping in. Just as the pressure became almost unbearable and sh