Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

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… ”

been blinded by him and falling head over heels for him. Of course you can’t see

advantage of Hugo’s distraction, Pearl raised her foot and stomped

“Ouch!”

seized the opportunity to grab the file. She quickly made her escape, leaving Hugo behind with a cunning smile.

avoid Hugo catching up

laptop.

quickly began transferring the information. Surprisingly, everything went smoothly, almost unbelievably so.

the data transfer was complete, Pearl called Renee to inform her and coordinate

to another

but trusted Pearl unconditionally because

another surgery, granting Pearl enough time to arrange the transfer of Renee’s mother. However, just before she could reach the room, she

deteriorated. She coughed up blood just a while ago and is now unconscious!”

Have you told

no one came. Do you think my mom will

spiraling out of her control. She contemplated calling Hugo to understand what was