[BENNET MANSION]
Kiara and Cassandra stood in the entryway, watching in stunned disbelief as Hugo dramatically clung to Atlas's leg on the floor.
"First Brother, please… just this once! Have mercy on these ladies!" Hugo wailed, causing both Kiara and Cassandra's faces to twitch.
This… was his plan?
The women swallowed hard, their faces flushing with secondhand embarrassment at the sheer absurdity of the scene. Even at their lowest, they never imagined begging like this. And while they knew Hugo was putting on this low-budget performance for their sake, it was still painfully awkward to watch.
Atlas stood motionless, utterly unfazed by the weight clinging to his leg. He cast a cold glance down at Hugo, then shifted his gaze toward the two women standing not far away.
"Hugo, you woke me up… for this?" Atlas's voice was colder and harsher than usual. He blinked slowly, his expression making it clear he did not appreciate the interruption. "Get off me."
