Chapter 123

The voice came from above her head, causing Pearl to freeze. She looked up and saw Hugo holding a file between his fingers, wearing a smug smile.

“Yes…” Pearl retracted her hands and frowned at Hugo. “I told you, Hugo, I have no feelings for you. Why are you making things hard for me?”

“But you’re the only one I want.” Hugo placed the file aside and slowly walked over to the other side of the

desk where Pearl was.

Pearl caught an unexpected scent of orchids in the air, which made her feel somewhat uneasy.

“Do you think this is how a gentleman should behave?”

Hugo’s eyes turned cold at her words. “Why not? Who gets to decide that? Ruthless Richard?”

Pearl could sense Hugo’s hatred for Richard. “He’s not what you think… ”

over heels for

Pearl raised her foot

“Ouch!”

pain, and Pearl seized the opportunity to grab the file. She quickly made her escape,

her room and, to avoid Hugo catching up to her, locked the door and switched on

laptop.

the information. Surprisingly,

called Renee to inform her and coordinate her

to another

the situation but trusted Pearl unconditionally because she knew Pearl was trying to help her

time to arrange the transfer of Renee’s mother. However, just before she could reach the room, she received

mom’s condition has deteriorated. She coughed

you told

button about ten minutes ago, but no one came. Do you

her control. She contemplated calling Hugo to understand what was happening but remembered

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