The intensity of Selene's gaze forced Hugo to confess the truth: "Fine, that day I just had dinner with her, nothing else happened! I swear!"
Hugo hastily raised his right hand in solemn oath before Selene. "You have to believe me, Selene. There was absolutely nothing between us."
"The only reason I show her any courtesy at all is out of respect for you," he continued, his voice growing bolder. "Without you, Sylvia means absolutely nothing to me. She's worthless!"
Hugo didn't hesitate to disparage Sylvia, not feeling the slightest guilt about his words. After all, Sylvia would never know what he said behind closed doors. With Selene, he could say whatever served his purpose.
Listening to his passionate declaration and noting his earnest expression, Selene found herself believ
