#Chapter 16: Seed of doubt.

Jennifer's cheeks flushed slightly, her mind racing with the implications. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Hugo leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "You're always with him, and he also gave you this job when he knew you were very new. Maybe he's into you too," he said, winking at her, his eyes glinting with suggestion. Jennifer's face grew hotter, her heart racing at the idea. She couldn't deny that Henry was attractive, but she had never thought of him in that way before. And besides, he was her boss, and she was his secretary - it was a professional relationship, nothing more. But Hugo's words had planted a seed of doubt in her mind, and she couldn't help but wonder if there was any truth to his suggestion. "Don't act like you don't believe it," Hugo said, chuckling, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Why do you think he makes you go everywhere with him, even dinner parties?" he added, his tone suggestive. Jennifer's face gre