"An accident?!" Verda's mouth fell hung open. She placed the utensils down back on the table before turning her head unto Hugo. "why didn't you say anything to us?"
'Why would I say it when you are obviously siding with Hugo?' He thought on his mind. "I just forgot it, Mother. I was doing a lot of things, so it slipped in my mind.
Verda doesn't look happy with what Hugo answered her. She stood up and went near to him. "Are you okay? Did anything happen to you?"
"Nah. I'm fine." He shrugged his shoulders. "Just go eat your food, Mother."
Taking a deep sigh, Verda nodded. "It's a good thing that you mentioned that Sir because it seems like our son here had no plans on telling us about it."
"No. That's all right, Verda. I heard that it was quite a shock for everyone. So, don't blame your son for that." Julius reassured.
A smile crept into his lips when he remembered Hugo's answers. He was feeling a mixture of both happiness and disappointment.
It was a fortunate thing that Hugo didn't recognize the powder that Carlo mixed in with the tea but that only means one thing.
"How are the vitamins that I gave you, Verda? Are you taking it everyday?" He curiously asked.
Verda froze in her spot. "U-Uhm… of course! Our family loves it." She laughed awkwardly. She secretly glared at Hugo, who was looking at her.
"That's a good thing. May I see it?"
"Oh! About that… It's currently in my husband's office since he boasted it around to his co-workers earlier. Hahaha" Verda smiled widely to avoid any doubts.
The truth was, Hugo accidentally broke the glass container in the sink when he was washing some dirty dishes so they do not have the opportunity to even have a taste of it.
All the tablets fell into the water, so they didn't have the opportunity to even save some of it. Even though it's a big pity, she can't do anything about t already.
As long as Hugo was safe, then that was alright. Hugo had said his sorry as well by giving them new vitamins that were from another brand.
Although she wanted to try the same thing, she understands that Hugo does not have that much money. So she was already thankful that he replaced it for them.
'Is that so, Verda? If Hitano's co-workers loved it then you should tell me. I can send some as much as you want." He grinned. This was really beneficial to them.
"I will, Sir." Verda hesitantly answered as she pinch Hitano's hands under the table.
Hitano almost jumped out of his seat from it. "Yes, Sir." He immediately answered before continuing his food.
The five of them ate peacefully. Hailey who finished first, excused herself to go back to her parent's room. She spent her time there, playing with some of her toys.
The remaining four were still at the dining table, talking to each other. It was mostly Verda and Julius who were initiating the conversation and Hugo was just on the side answering.
The only good thing about Julius's visit was that the cake that he brought was delicious. And so, as he listened to them, he was busy devouring the slice of cake on the side as a pass time.
He was lost in his own thought when Julius decided to pull him into the conversation once again. Since he was looking down, they didn't saw how he rolled his eyes in irritation.
"Hugo…" Julius called out his name for the second time.
"Yes, Sir?" His gaze moved up. "Sorry, the cake was too delicious that I almost didn't hear you." he giggled.
Julius laughed at what he answered. "I am glad that you liked it."
Hugo just gave him a smile as an answer.
"I heard that you quit your job?" Julius questioned, since they were talking about him earlier.
He was gotten curious about Hugo, especially after talking to Verda. He had learned quite a few things about their family, just like how Hugo worked as a tutor to earn enough money for his school.
"Yes, Sir. I was planning to focus on my academics and look for a more high-paying job in summer." He answered simply. He grinned when he thought of something.
"Oh, is that so? What job do you plan to get then?"
Hugo's answer quickly piqued Julius's interest. Julius straightened his back and adjusted his seat as if he was in a business meeting.
"I don't know yet. As long as it can pay me well and I go to have day offs then I think I would take it, Sir." Hugo answered in a low voice. He took a deep breath as he eyed at how will Julius react to his bait.
"Oh… really?" Julius nodded. He placed his hands together before glancing at Verda.
"I can see that your son has a bright future ahead of him. His looks and his knowledge are truly wonderful. If I will ask for your permission, I can hire him this instant to work in my office." Julius blurted out.
As if he won a victory, Hugo's grin became wider. I was the same with Hitano and Verda, who looked so surprised that they can't even talk.
"The salary will be $2000 a month. He will just be my secretary since Rome is quite busy with the lab. As you all know, he is one of the head scientists in our company." He continued..
"i-Isn't that too much, Sir?" Hugo pretended as if he was completely stunned by that offer.
Julius shakes his head. "Your talents are unique, Hugo. I can promise you that your job will be simple! You just need to stay in my office and do some paper works."
Hugo nodded. "Can I think about it first, Sir?" He uttered in a low voice as if he was having double thoughts.
"Of course!" Julius took out his calling card from his wallet and gave it to Hugo. "Just contact me once you already have a decision."
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