Chapter 193 WHAT KIND OF TRAP IS THIS?!
Chapter 193 WHAT KIND OF TRAP IS THIS?!
[Part 3/12 of today's Mass release! Here you go fellas! Big Shout-out to Dirtydew!]
Hugo sat there, his soul on the verge of collapsing, his heart pounding like a drum in a war march.
Erica's hand was still there.
Not just there—moving.
Her fingers, light as a feather but dangerous as a loaded gun, were stroking his thigh with precision that defied human logic.
It wasn't some clumsy, accidental touch—oh no, this was professional level teasing. She was particularly skilled with her hands and her knowledge of pressure was unmatched!
She was applying pressure in just the right places, moving in slow, tormenting patterns like she had studied the ancient forbidden techniques of seduction.
'This girl… this demonic temptress… this certified homewrecker in training…'
DOES SHE HAVE NO SHAME?!
He couldn't believe it. They had just met. Although they had winked at each other a lot of times and even flirted once, that was all!
But now she was trying to wake a dragon!
Hugo's face twitched. 'Keep a straight face, Hugo. Keep it cool. Act normal.'
But he could feel himself failing.
His leg twitched. His fingers clenched into fists. He was breaking out in a cold sweat. It was almost like ancient Chinese willpower torture!
His entire existence was on the verge of self destructing.
And then—oh no, no, no.
Her hand slid even closer to his cock!
'NOPE. NOPE. ABSOLUTELY NOT!'
Hugo coughed violently, flinging her hand away like it was a venomous snake. His whole body jerked so fast that the laptop screen wobbled.
He had to act quick or he wouldn't be able to salvage the situation!
Across the table, Loli turned to look at him.
'Oh no.'
Her sharp violet eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze shifting between him and Erica like a grizzled judge, her face blank but her aura screaming suspicion.
Hugo's stomach dropped. He took in deep breaths.
Crap. Crap. Crap. She knows.
She doesn't have proof, but she can SENSE it.
Loli's instincts are too strong!
She's like a psychic detective! A mind reading demon! A sixth sense wielding supervillain!
He had to act fast. Stay calm. Look normal. Act like a responsible group leader. Luckily he had the Aura of zen.
'Do NOT let her know you were just one second away from committing workplace harassment under the table!'
Again, Hugo was shown clearly his weaknesses. He needed to attain a certain level of nonchalance that characterizes the pros from the noobs.
Even if he could use the aura of Zen, it wouldn't last forever. In some situations, even before he managed to switch it on, his face would have already betrayed his emotions.
Hugo stole a quick glance at Erica.
She was watching him with the most devilish smirk on her face.
Then, right in front of Loli—she winked.
Hugo felt his soul ascend to the heavens. Three thoughts formed in his mind.
'I HAVE TO LEAVE THIS SEAT IMMEDIATELY.'
'I CAN'T STAY HERE!'
'IF I STAY HERE, I AM DEAD!'
But then, just as he was about to execute Operation Escape from the Danger Zone, his worst nightmare happened.
He felt it.
The bulge. Erica's teasing and the exciting situation had woken up his great dragon from it's slumber.
His blood ran cold.
'No… No, no, no, no! THIS IS BAD!'
'I CAN'T STAND UP NOW. IF I STAND UP NOW, I WILL BECOME A WALKING SCANDAL.'
His legs locked in place. He was now physically trapped in his seat. Erica was truly evil.
At that exact moment, Loli tilted her head slightly and asked,
"Hugo, what do you think of this theory?"
'Oh god, she's talking to me! Focus, Hugo. answer the question!
But what was the question? He hadn't been listening!
He snapped back to reality and hurriedly nodded, forcing his brain to reboot. "Ah—uh—yeah! Yeah, that theory… good stuff. Real solid. Great historical impact."
Silence.
Loli blinked at him.
Hugo broke into a nervous sweat. 'Did I just say nonsense? Was that even English?!'
"…Right," Loli finally muttered, clearly unimpressed.
Hugo gulped. Crisis barely averted.
'That's it. Enough is enough. He needed to put an end to this madness before Erica completely ruined his life.'
He was tired of acting like a beta! Clearly his character development was not enough!
With a flash of genius, he grabbed his phone, quickly typed out a message, and sent it.
[Hugo: STOP IT. RIGHT NOW.]
A second later, Erica's phone lit up.
She looked at it, her eyes lit up, then she looked at him.
And then—she grinned.
Hugo's stomach did a backflip.
'Oh no. That grin. That was the grin of a demon who was clearly not tired of causing evil!'
His phone buzzed.
[Erica: Stop what?]
HUGO WANTED TO PUNCH SOMETHING.
THIS EVIL, EVIL WOMAN.
He furiously typed back.
[Hugo: YOU KNOW WHAT. STOP TOUCHING ME.]
[Erica: Aww, why? You didn't seem to mind just now.]
Hugo clenched his jaw so hard he almost broke a tooth.
THIS WOMAN IS A MENACE TO SOCIETY.
[Hugo: Stop it or I'll tell the group.]
A second later—Erica turned her head slightly and gave him the most innocent, unbothered smile.
Oh god. Oh no. That's the smile of someone who doesn't fear consequences.
His phone buzzed again.
[Erica: Alright, alright. I'll stop.]
Hugo exhaled in relief.
Finally, he could breathe—
BUZZ.
He looked down.
[Erica: But I'm heading to the bathroom now. If you really want me to stop… why don't you come and stop me yourself?]
Hugo stared at the screen.
His brain shut down.
…What.
WHAT.
WHAT KIND OF TRAP IS THIS?!
He slowly turned to glance at Erica.
She was already standing up, stretching, then casually strutting away, throwing a quick glance over her shoulder, waiting to see if he would follow.
Hugo felt like he had just been lured into a lion's den.
'THIS IS BAD. THIS IS REALLY BAD.'
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