Three Years Forgotten, Why Go Crazy When I Say Goodbye? novel Chapter 60

Willow looked away, focusing on her stance, when a low voice broke her concentration. "First time skiing?"

Hugo took two steps toward her.

Willow had no bad blood with him. In fact, he had stepped in to help her out of several tight spots. She didn't dislike him, but the situation felt awkward. After all, he was Julian's close friend.

"Yeah," she replied simply, ready to ski away.

"I can teach you," Hugo said before she could turn.

Willow paused, eyeing him in confusion. "Excuse me?"

"I said, I can teach you how to ski," Hugo repeated, his expression deadpan. "Free of charge."

She turned to face him fully, realizing he wasn't joking. His rugged features were set in a serious, almost solemn expression. Hugo was a man of few words, the kind whose thoughts were impossible to read.

"Why?" she asked bluntly.

"We were college classmates, weren't we? Helping out an old friend is no big deal."

He was right. They had gone to the same university. Back then, he and Julian were always together, the two most sought-after guys on campus. But Willow had been so blindly fixated on Julian that Hugo had barely registered on her radar.

"Aren't you worried Julian won't like you helping me?"

"I told you, it's free," Hugo replied. "But since you mentioned it, let's exchange numbers."

He pulled out his phone, screen unlocked and ready.

Willow hadn't planned on exchanging contacts with anyone from Julian's circle. But refusing now would make her look petty and ungrateful. She pulled out her phone and added his number.

Hugo was a man of action. When he said he would teach her, he meant it. He guided her with the precision and patience of a professional instructor. Soon enough, Willow was gliding down the gentle slope at a snail's pace. Hugo skied parallel to her, ready to catch her whenever she wobbled.

They had no idea that their every move was being watched by Vivienne from a distance.

After finishing her interview and claiming her trophy, Vivienne had noticed Hugo was missing from the group. Aside from Julian, Hugo's opinion was the only one she cared about. His wealth and striking looks rivaled Julian's, and virtually every woman who met him was captivated. Vivienne was no exception.