Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Pearl helped Renee with the funeral arrangements and then texted Hugo, requesting a meeting.

Hugo knew she wanted to talk about Jennifer, so they arranged to meet at a nearby cafe.

As Hugo walked into the cafe, his eyes immediately found Pearl. She was seated not too far away, her

long hair cascading gracefully over her shoulders. She wore a black dress that beautifully accentuated

her figure.

Pearl appeared to be sipping her coffee casually, and Hugo couldn’t help but wonder if the sadness

had left her feeling numb.

“You know why I wanted to see you,” Pearl stated, placing her cup down and fixing her gaze on him.

“I need to explain myself. I really have nothing to do with it.”

Pearl scoffed. “Nothing to do with it? Hugo Waldorf, do you expect me to believe that? Who else would

have done this?”

Hugo seethed, and Abby’s name nearly escaped his l*ps, but he held his tongue.

“I’ll say it again, I have nothing to do with this. Go ahead and investigate if you don’t believe me. If it

turns out I’m responsible, I’ll accept whatever punishment comes my way.”

Pearl didn’t appear convinced. She scrutinized his face, sensing that it wasn’t the first time he swore in

his life.

She clenched her fist. “Whatever. I’ll look into this. If I find any evidence linking you to this, I’m not

going to let you off.”

“Calm down. Don’t forget that you’re still my-”

“Girlfriend?” Pearl cut him off. “Our agreement ends now, Hugo. You’re not just a pervert, you’re

shameless.

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Pearl shuddered at the memory of this killer’s touch. Hugo’s indifference to her words only fueled her

disgust. Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Hugo, however, seemed unfazed and found her reaction adorable. “I didn’t know you could be this

interesting, especially when you speak like that.”

He touched his chin, savoring the moment.

“Enough, I don’t have time for this nonsense. I’m leaving.” Pearl was just going to warn him, but seeing

how he wasn’t bothered, she thought she was just wasting time.

“Wait.”

Pearl turned around to see Hugo standing with a half-smile, causing her to feel nervous.

“What?” she asked tersely.

Hugo crossed his arms. “Jennifer passed away, but Renee is still here…”

His words sounded like a threat, but they were more of a reminder.

“Don’t you dare touch her,” Pearl said coldly, fear evident in her voice.

“Why can’t I? I don’t want you to leave me.”

Previously, Hugo’s efforts were about keeping her by his side. But now, seeing her annoyance, he had

a different idea. How satisfying would it be to crush such an arrogant flower in his hands?

He slowly smiled, his eyes filled with passion as he looked at her.

“You’re crazy, Hugo.” Pearl glared at him before leaving for Renee’s home.

Renee’s safety was no longer guaranteed at her current residence, so Pearl needed to find her a new

place to

stay.

As she drove to Renee’s home, she repeatedly attempted to call her, but the calls wouldn’t go through.

There was no reason for her phone to be off in the middle of the day.