Stealing the show

Hugo didn't think of himself as a gentleman, at least he couldn't help but be tempted. However, he still had some sense left and knew that he was in a public place, under the scrutiny of others, and such a passionate kiss was not appropriate for him. Therefore, Hugo had no time to think about what had happened between him and Uma in the past. He simply lifted his hands and held Uma's shoulders, pulling the two of them apart.

Uma didn't resist, and with just a little force from Hugo, she could feel the warmth of his lips slowly leaving hers. Hugo opened his eyes slightly and looked at Uma's beautiful and transparent eyes, which revealed a touch of cunning. Uma's mouth also curved into a faint smile, which surprised Hugo. She didn't look like someone who was overwhelmed by emotion, but more like someone who had everything under control.

Uma's smile suddenly blossomed, and she laughed softly in Hugo's ear, playing a beautiful melody, "Hugo, you're shy, as naive as a kid."

This teasing remark made Hugo feel absurd and he immediately smiled, leaning forward slightly. "Are you questioning my ability as a man?" Hugo wasn't a fool, and Uma's blatant teasing had given him a clue. If he still stood there clueless, he would be pathetic. The pressure of Hugo's approach made Uma feel the tension of the man in front of her.

Uma looked at the sunshine arc at the corner of Hugo's mouth, which was clearly a clean smile, but emitted a strong masculine scent, making Uma's heart beat faster involuntarily. "Who knows?" Uma's eyes swept over Hugo's upper body, seemingly uncertain, but Hugo could feel that Uma's real focus was below.

But Uma didn't give Hugo time to react. She took a step back, returning the distance between them to that of friends. She then looked at the hand that Hugo had placed on her shoulder. His broad and slender fingers were resting on her snowy white evening dress, and the warmth of his palm made her shoulder feel hot. "The reporters are still watching, aren't you worried?" she asked.

Hugo's first instinct was to retract his hand, but he thought of Uma's teasing just now. She was the one who initiated the kiss, and after doing what needed to be done, she even said, "The reporters are watching." So Hugo not only didn't withdraw his hand, but also gently pulled Uma towards him, smiling and saying, "I think the reporters expect more than just this."

This Hugo was completely different from the surprised and naive person who had just been kissed by Uma, and Uma immediately felt the dominance of a man in him.

Hugo leaned forward slightly, tilting his body and approaching Uma's ear. He imitated Uma's previous movement and whispered softly, "This unexpected scene can stimulate their adrenaline, can't it?"

Uma only felt Hugo's warm breath hovering around her ear, and the strong male scent immediately enveloped her, making her momentarily confused. But then Hugo suddenly straightened up, bringing a burst of cold air, and Uma shivered. She immediately regained her composure and looked at Hugo again, still with a warm smile, like a sunny and handsome boy. However, his perfect fairytale-like demeanor now had a hint of danger, constantly stimulating Uma's adrenal glands and making her feel a sense of excitement. She smiled and said, "Hugo, you've changed." But this time it was obviously a compliment, as could be seen from Uma's eyes and smile, conveying the meaning of "I'm interested in you".

At this point, the journalists couldn't sit still anymore, watching the confrontation between Hugo and Uma, getting more and more excited. Although they made a living by writing, film reviews were their main responsibility, and digging up gossip wasn't their strong suit. However, this didn't affect their sharpness as journalists.

Although Uma was just a novice, beautiful women were always popular, and creating scandals was always the best medium. Although Hugo's recent performance was not good, the prospects for "Scent of a Woman" were not something many people were unwilling to bet on, but leaving aside all achievements, Hugo's handsomeness was indisputable. His warm and unique charm was even the most dazzling scenery in Hollywood.

So when the handsome man and the beautiful woman stood together, when Uma took the initiative to offer a kiss to Hugo, when there was a subtle atmosphere flowing between them, the journalists boiled over.

Not only the journalists, but also the audience who had already taken their seats started to gossip, discussing what the relationship between Hugo and Uma was, whether the public kiss was deliberately arranged or an accident, or whether the two had any unknown secrets, or whether the two would publicly declare their relationship.

This kind of discussion made the originally quiet theater suddenly lively, but it was only centered around Hugo and Uma and didn't completely boil over. When Richard Gere entered the theater, he saw this scene. No one noticed the appearance of the "Final Analysis" male lead at the scene, leaving Richard standing alone, abandoning him, and making him stunned in place, even though he had been planning to be greeted with cheers.

Although Richard's last year's starring work "Rhapsody In August" suffered a terrible defeat right after appearing in "Pretty Woman", it did not really affect his current top position in Hollywood. As one of the most charming male actors in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Richard's popularity couldn't be underestimated.

Today, Richard specifically wore a black Armani spring new suit to show off his mature, tall, and humorous charm. However, the on-site reaction on the red carpet was unexpectedly flat. Richard originally thought it was because "Final Analysis" was not well-liked, but later in the interview process, three people mentioned the name "Hugo Lancaster" and all had the same theme: "Did you feel threatened by Hugo's charm tonight?" This made Richard very annoyed.

He thought that the situation would be much better after entering the venue, but what really shocked Richard was only starting now.

Richard stood at the entrance for about ten seconds, and the audience ignored him for a while. Finally, someone noticed the presence of the male lead, and the applause and cheers sounded. This made Richard breathe a sigh of relief. Although there were many unpleasant things in his heart, Richard did not show it, because he knew that this was his premiere. If he made any incorrect moves, he would be the one who suffered losses. So Richard showed a charming smile and waved to the audience, walking into the theater.

Uma blinked at Hugo, then walked towards Richard.

Hugo stood still, looking at Uma's back, and finally awakened his memory. It turned out that his previous self had pursued Uma for a period of time starting from the end of last year. However, Uma had never accepted his pursuit, and later after transmigration, he naturally did not continue to pursue. No wonder Joseph was hesitant to speak before, he was originally worried that Hugo had not walked out of this pursuit, but when he mentioned Uma Thurman, Hugo had no response, and Joseph thought that Hugo didn't care, so he didn't continue.

Hugo couldn't help showing a bitter smile. He was really confused just now, but luckily he had good adaptability on the spot, otherwise, he would have made a fool of himself. However, thinking of Uma's kiss in front of many reporters just now, it seemed that Uma thought he was playing hard to get and was actually hanging in suspense. Hugo even had a headache when he thought about it. This must not become headline news.

While he was lost in thought, the movie's leading female, Kim Basinger, appeared. Hugo snapped out of his reverie and looked towards the stunningly beautiful woman. Although Kim was already 39 years old this year, her distinct facial features and slightly upturned mouth always carried an ambiguous teasing quality, making her a human temptress that countless people coveted. Hugo had heard before that Al Pacino, Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and others considered Kim Basinger a goddess, and now he could see why.

She wore a simple and concise gray-blue strapless gown, which outlined Kim's sexy and cool demeanor perfectly. No wonder the audience went wild when she appeared. Even if she were just a vase, a beautiful woman would always be a popular presence.

But then Hugo snapped out of his daze because Kim and Uma were walking towards him. Hugo didn't know what to think, but Joseph would be thrilled to see this. The promotional effect of tonight's premiere was truly excellent, beyond expectations.

Kim walked up to Hugo, still wearing that faint smile, "Uma, why don't you introduce us?" Kim had seen Hugo and purposely brought Uma over. She was clearly very interested in Hugo as a topic of conversation. Then Kim extended her right hand, "Thank you for attending tonight's premiere. Having such a handsome man appear on the scene really makes everyone feel happy."

Facing the beautiful woman's compliments, Hugo chuckled and shook Kim's delicate and boneless right hand, "I think all the men in the audience tonight must be jealous of me. The two most beautiful ladies are standing in front of me. I have really gathered everyone's attention." His quip made Kim and Uma laugh as well.

And it was true. Richard, who was standing in the front row, looked somewhat lonely. The male lead, who had dressed up for the occasion, had now become a supporting character. Seeing the radiant smile and handsome figure of Hugo, Richard finally understood the meaning behind the questions the journalists asked earlier: tonight's most shining man was Hugo, not him. That figure effortlessly drew everyone's attention, which left Richard feeling very aggrieved.