Beneath the Sweet Facade, a Dog Scammer
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Sure enough—ten minutes later, Hugo burst into the police station, his face flushed and panicked.
“Officer,” he said, trying to steady his breath, “the dog is mine. Whatever compensation is required, we’ll pay it!”
The officer shot him a glance and asked,
“And what’s your relationship with Miss Quinn?”
Before Hugo could answer, Xena slid up to his side, wrapping her arm around his with a sickeningly sweet smile.
“He’s my boyfriend.”
Hugo didn’t deny it. Instead, he straightened up, his tone taking on a smug edge.