Hugo didn't consider himself a perfect gentleman; at the very least, he couldn't remain unmoved in such a situation. However, Hugo still retained a shred of sanity, knowing he was in a public place. Engaging in such a steamy kiss under the watchful eyes of the crowd was something Hugo still wasn't quite accustomed to. Therefore, he didn't have the time to ponder what had happened between his predecessor and Uma, simply raising his hands to hold Uma's shoulders and pulling the two of them apart.Uma didn't resist; with just a slight exertion of force from Hugo, he could feel the warmth on his lips slowly pull away. Hugo opened his eyes slightly, watching as Uma's beautiful, clear, and transparent eyes revealed a hint of slyness, while the corners of her mouth curved into a faint smile, which left Hugo somewhat astonished. Uma didn't look like someone who had lost herself in passion at all; rather, she wore the expression of someone who had expected everything.The smile on Uma's lips suddenly blossomed, and she let out a low laugh that played like a beautiful melody in Hugo's ear, "Hugo, you're shy; you're as green as a seventh-grade boy."This teasing remark immediately struck Hugo as ridiculous, and a smile broke out across his face as he leaned forward slightly, "Are you questioning my ability as a man?" Hugo was no naive youth; after being so brazenly teased by Uma, it would be pathetic if he just stood there dumbfounded. The pressure of Hugo leaning in immediately made Uma clearly feel the tension of the man before her.Uma looked at the sunny curve of Hugo's lips. It was a smile that couldn't be any cleaner, yet it radiated a strong masculine aura, causing Uma's heart to involuntarily speed up a bit, "Who knows?" Uma's gaze drifted around, seemingly scanning Hugo's upper body, but Hugo could genuinely feel that the true direction of her gaze was lower.However, this time Uma didn't give Hugo any more time to react. She stepped back slightly, restoring the distance between them to that of friends, and then looked at the palm Hugo had placed on her shoulder. Those broad, slender fingers rested on her snow-white evening gown, but the warmth of his palm made her shoulder feel a bit hot, "The reporters are still watching, aren't you worried?"Hugo's first reaction was to withdraw his hand; it was an instinctive response. But remembering Uma's teasing, and the fact that it was clearly Uma who had come over, and after doing what she did, she was actually saying, "The reporters are watching." So, not only did Hugo not remove his hand, but he even gently pulled Uma toward him, smiling as he said, "I think the scene the reporters are expecting is more than just this."This version of Hugo was completely different from the shocked, green appearance he had during the kiss, making Uma immediately feel Hugo's assertiveness as a man. This refreshing sensation caused Uma to pause, and a smile immediately broke out on her lips.Hugo leaned forward slightly, lowering his body to get close to Uma's ear, mimicking Uma's previous action, and then whispered, "This kind of unexpected scene is what gets their adrenaline pumping, isn't it?"Uma only felt Hugo's warm breath drifting by her ear, and that strong masculine aura enveloped her in an instant, leaving Uma dazed for a moment. However, Hugo immediately straightened his body, bringing with him a wave of cold air. Uma shivered, and she instantly sobered up.Looking at Hugo before her again, he still wore a warm smile, sunny and beautiful like a big boy, but that perfect temperament, as if from a fairy tale, now had a bit more of a dangerous edge, stimulating her adrenaline to keep surging. Uma felt this pleasure and laughed, "Hugo, you've changed." But this time it was clearly a compliment; from the look in Uma's eyes and her smile, it was clear she was conveying the message, "I'm interested in you."By this time, the reporters could no longer sit still. Watching the exchange between Hugo and Uma, they were all incredibly excited. Although they made a living with their pens and their primary duty was professional work like writing film reviews, and digging up gossip wasn't the specialty of the Paparazzi, this did not affect their sharpness as reporters.Although Uma was currently just a fledgling newcomer, beautiful women were always popular, and creating scandals was always the best medium. Although Hugo's recent situation was poor, and few people were willing to bet on the prospects of "scent of a woman", setting aside all achievements, Hugo's handsomeness was beyond doubt, and his warm and unique charm was the most dazzling scenery even in Hollywood.Therefore, when a handsome man and a beautiful woman stood together, when Uma took the initiative to offer Hugo a sweet kiss, and when an ambiguous atmosphere that made people blush and heart race flowed between Hugo and Uma, the reporters were all in a frenzy.Not only the reporters, but the audience who had already taken their seats also began to gossip, discussing what kind of relationship Hugo and Uma had. Was their kissing in public a deliberate arrangement or an accident, or did they have some unknown secret, or were they going to make their relationship public?This whispering made the originally quiet theater suddenly lively, but the noise was only centered around Hugo and Uma, and it hadn't completely boiled over. When Richard Gere entered the theater, this was the scene he saw. Not a single person at the scene even noticed that the lead Actor of "the last analysis" had appeared, leaving Richard alone on the sidelines. This left Richard, who had been expecting to be greeted with cheers, standing there stunned.Although after starring in "pretty woman", the work Richard starred in last year, "Rhapsody In August", suffered a crushing defeat, this did not affect his current A-list status in Hollywood. As one of the most charming Actors of the late eighties and early nineties, Richard's popularity was not to be underestimated.Today, Richard was specifically wearing a new spring black suit from Armani, fully revealing his mature, upright, and witty charm. But unexpectedly, the reaction at the red carpet was slightly dull. Originally, Richard thought it was because "the last analysis" was not a well-liked work, but subsequently, during interviews with reporters, three people in succession mentioned the name "Hugo Lancaster," and the theme was the same: "Hugo, who is attending the premiere tonight, is infinitely charming; do you feel threatened?" This made Richard incredibly annoyed.He originally thought that after entering the venue, the situation would be much better, but the situation that truly left Richard dumbfounded was only just beginning.Richard stood at the entrance for about ten seconds, left out in the cold by the audience for a good while, before someone finally noticed the lead Actor's arrival. Only then did the applause and cheers at the scene ring out, which made Richard heave a sigh of relief. Although he was quite unhappy inside, Richard didn't show it, because he knew this was his premiere. If he did anything improper, he would be the one to suffer the losses. So, Richard put on a charming smile, waved to the audience, and walked into the theater.Uma winked at Hugo, and then walked in the direction of Richard.Hugo stood where he was, watching Uma's back, and finally awakened his memories. It turned out that his predecessor had actually been pursuing Uma for a period of time since the end of last year. However, Uma had never accepted his predecessor's pursuit, and later, after he unexpectedly transmigrated over, naturally, he hadn't continued the pursuit—he didn't even remember this matter. No wonder Joseph had been hesitant to speak earlier; he had been worried that Hugo hadn't moved on from this pursuit, but when he mentioned Uma Thurman, Hugo had no reaction, so Joseph assumed Hugo didn't care at all, which is why he didn't continue.Hugo couldn't help but reveal a wry smile. He had really been muddled just now; fortunately, his ability to adapt on the spot was good enough, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself. However, thinking about the kiss Uma had given him in front of so many reporters, it seemed Uma thought he was playing hard to get, and instead, her appetite had been whetted, and she had actually taken the initiative to offer a kiss. Thinking about it now, Hugo felt a headache; he hoped this wouldn't become a front-page headline.Just during this time of thought, the film's lead actress, Kim Basinger, also appeared. Hugo woke up from his thoughts and looked at this super beauty. Although Kim was already thirty-nine years old this year, her distinct facial features and slightly upturned corners of her mouth always carried a subtle provocation. She was truly a stunner that made countless people salivate. Hugo had heard before that Al Pacino, Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and others all revered Kim Basinger as a goddess. Now it seemed this wasn't groundless, because Kim truly had that capital.A grey-blue strapless long dress was simple and clear, yet it outlined Kim's cool, full-on sexiness perfectly. No wonder the audience went wild the moment Kim appeared. Beautiful women, even if they were just eye candy, were still popular existences.But then Hugo sobered up, because Kim and Uma were actually walking toward him. Hugo didn't know what to think; he reckoned Joseph would be very happy to see this. The publicity effect of today's premiere was really too good, better than expected.Kim walked up to Hugo, still wearing that faint smile, "Uma, won't you introduce us?" Kim had seen Hugo and had specifically pulled Uma over, clearly very interested in Hugo, the topic of conversation. Then Kim extended her right hand, "Thank you for being willing to attend tonight's premiere. Such a handsome man appearing at the scene, this really makes everyone's mood pleasant."Facing the compliment from the great beauty, Hugo chuckled, took Kim's soft, boneless right hand, and shook it lightly, "I think tonight, all the men in the house will be jealous of me. Both of the most beautiful ladies are standing in front of me; I really have gathered everyone's attention." A teasing remark made both Kim and Uma laugh.This was indeed the case. Standing in the first row, Richard seemed somewhat lonely. The lead Actor, who had originally attended dressed in his best, had now been reduced to a supporting role. Looking at the bright-smiling, handsome, and upright-figured Hugo, Richard finally understood the meaning of those questions from the reporters: the most shining man tonight was Hugo, not him. That figure easily gathered all the attention, which made Richard feel incredibly stifled.
