Chapter 126

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 lips, but he held his tongue.

and investigate if you don’t believe me. If it turns out I’m responsible, I’ll accept whatever punishment comes my

sensing that it wasn’t the first time he swore in his

If I find any evidence linking you to this, I’m not

down. Don’t forget that you’re

now, Hugo. You’re not just a pervert, you’re shameless.

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

adorable. “I didn’t know you

touched his chin, savoring

to warn him, but seeing how

“Wait.”

with a half-smile, causing her

asked

away, but Renee is still

a threat, but they were more of

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