Hugo grinned. "I do enjoy a good fight! Bring it on."Maxwell had reached his limit and called in his bodyguards.But Hugo wasn't one to back down either. Soon, both sides were fighting, and Nimbus Lounge was thrown into chaos. The guests were terrified and ran out.Seeing the situation, Shaun hurried to find Jennifer. If this brawl continued, there wouldn't be any business left to run. More importantly, things would get messy if the police got involved.When Jennifer heard that Maxwell and Hugo were fighting, she rushed out. To her shock, not only were the bodyguards fighting, but Hugo and Maxwell were also going at each other's throats.She thought Maxwell wouldn't stand a chance against Hugo, who was used to living on the edge. However, Maxwell, while lacking in offensive strength, had good defense. Many of Hugo's attacks missed, and Maxwell even managed to land a few punches of his own.Jennifer panicked and shouted, "Stop! Everyone stop!"At the sound of her voice, everyone
Hugo gritted his teeth. That damned woman had not only destroyed his family 20 years ago, but now she had come back to wreak havoc on Jennifer's life!Just then, Jennifer walked over and apologized, "I'm sorry for the mess we made here. I'll take responsibility and pay for the damages."Hugo's expression darkened. He pulled her into a room and made her sit down. "Tell me everything. Did Maxwell cheat on you again? Or did your mother-in-law abuse you? Speak!"Jennifer looked at him fearfully. Hugo's expression was terrifying. Unable to hold it in any longer, Jennifer finally poured out all her grievances from the past few days. She felt much better afterward as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulder.But Hugo's expression only turned uglier. He stared at her in disbelief. "You saved her? You should've let that ungrateful witch die! Honestly, you deserved it for being stupid!""What are you talking about?" Jennifer was flabbergasted. "I'm a doctor. Even if it was a murderer, I
Hugo wondered if Jennifer would still be so attached to Maxwell if she knew he was the son of their family's enemy. Hugo suddenly spoke, "Actually, there's something I haven't told you yet. That old hag is actually..."Before he could finish, Jennifer clutched her chest and ran to the trash can to vomit."What's wrong?" Hugo hurried over, concerned. "Are you sick because they upset you?"Jennifer gagged but didn't throw up, though her stomach still felt uncomfortable. This sensation was all too familiar to her. But instead of joy, Jennifer's heart sank at the realization.Jennifer looked at the dark sky. "Is there a pharmacy near the club?"Hugo thought for a moment. "Yes, there's one across the street. What do you need? I'll get it for you."Jennifer stood up, ready to head out. Hugo quickly stopped her. "It's late, and you're unwell. I can buy whatever you need for you."Jennifer stared at him blankly. "I need a pregnancy test.""What?" Hugo was shocked. Was that nausea from
Maxwell immediately turned his back to Madison and said coldly, "Get out! Didn't I tell you to leave yesterday?"However, Madison circled around him and muttered shyly, "Mrs. Lance Senior sent me. Please let me take care of you just this once, Mr. Lance. While Mrs. Lance may be good in many ways, she doesn't trust nor care for you. Look at you drinking your sorrows away. Yet she doesn't even come home to take care of you. But I would never do that. My heart is filled with love for you. I... really like you. Please, take me!"Maxwell's anger flared. He gripped Madison's shoulders and seethed through gritted teeth, "I can find a few men for you if you're that fucking desperate!"Madison stared at him in disbelief. Did Maxwell really say that? He was usually so refined and always treated Jennifer with such gentleness. She had never heard such vulgar words from his mouth before.Tears welled up in Madison's eyes, and she whimpered, "Mr. Lance, I don't mean any harm. I just want to be y
Maxwell feared Hugo might misunderstand and shouted, "Get out of the house now!"Madison was desperate. She knew that this man was Jennifer's brother. If he saw her in this outfit and believed that she had slept with Maxwell, wouldn't it make reconciliation between Maxwell and Jennifer even more impossible?With this in mind, Madison began to cry pitifully. "Mr. Lance, please don't be so harsh. You even praised me for pleasing you better than your wife ever could last night."She then ran up to Hugo. "Are you Mrs. Lance's brother? Please talk to her for me. I promise I won't compete with her. She can be the wife while I'll be the mistress. I will serve both her and Mr. Lance well."Hugo sneered at Maxwell. "Did you hear that? This girl wants to be your mistress. Aren't you one lucky bastard?"Maxwell's expression turned ugly.He always looked down on people like Hugo. But now, all his embarrassment was exposed to him. How could Maxwell not be enraged?Maxwell pointed at Madison.
Maxwell felt awkward. "I can't do that. I don't hit women."Hugo scoffed. "Hmph, and that's why you got tricked by Rachel for five years and even helped me raise a son!""You're one to talk!" Maxwell retorted. "Weren't you also played by her? You were bedridden for five years!""You!" Hugo raised his fist, and Maxwell prepared to fight back.But just as they were about to throw punches, Hugo held back. He hadn't come here to fight today. He had more important business. So Hugo lowered his fist and sat on the couch. "I heard your mother's back. As her in-law, I figured I should meet her."Maxwell knew Hugo was up to no good. Though Camila had gone too far, she was still his mother, and he had to protect her. Maxwell muttered coldly, "My mother prefers peace and doesn't enjoy meeting strangers. I know she wronged Jennifer, and I've spoken to her about it. Once I bring Jennifer back, we'll move out."Hugo sneered. "Move out? My sister hasn't done anything wrong. Why should she be th
Maxwell could no longer suppress the confusion and anxiety boiling inside him. He grabbed Hugo by the collar and demanded, "Speak! How do you know my mother? I want to hear it from you!"Hugo pushed his hand away and sneered. "The woman who broke up my parents' marriage and handed my sister over to human traffickers is none other than the woman you call your mother!"Camila nearly lost her footing. She wanted to retort but couldn't find the right words.Maxwell's heart sank and his temple throbbed. He turned to Camila, his eyes filled with disbelief, shock, and sorrow. "Is what he said true?"Hugo snorted and added, "If you don't believe me, I can show you our family album. She was my father's favorite for years!"Maxwell's eyes turned bloodshot. He clenched his fists and stared at Camila, waiting for an explanation.After a few seconds of silence, Camila suddenly yelled, "Yes! I am the woman he's talking about! So what? I did it, and I stand by it. But would I have done this if
Years of hatred and bitterness left Hugo as he watched the scene. He snorted and muttered solemnly, "If it weren't for the fact that she's Jennifer's mother-in-law, I would have killed her already! But I'll leave her to you and let you decide what to do. Think about it. What has my sister gained since marrying you other than humiliation and suffering?"Maxwell took a deep breath and asked, "Does Jennifer know about all of this?"Hugo glanced at him. "I was planning to tell my sister everything and let her know that the man she loves is the son of her enemy! I didn't want her to suffer in your family. But, since my sister loves you, I've kept this to myself, for her sake. How long I can keep it, though, is another story! I'll tell her if you don't handle this properly! She might never forgive you when that happens."Maxwell finally realized he had underestimated Hugo. No wonder Jennifer came to accept him as her brother despite her initial dislike for Hugo. It turned out Hugo was a m