Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 593

“I’ve seen your medical skills, Hugo. While you’re not bad, you’re nowhere near my level. Do you really expect me to believe that only you can cure this illness?” Pearl naturally didn’t buy into Hugo’s claims. If this disease could only be treated by him, it would imply that all the great doctors worldwide were merely his followers.

“Believe it or not, this illness is quite unique. Currently, I’m the only one who possesses the knowledge to treat it.” Hugo wore a confident smile, adding, “Otherwise, why would your grandfather have only invited me to help treat your mother?”

A shiver ran down Pearl’s spine. She had to admit that Hugo had a valid argument.

“Nevertheless, whether she receives treatment and when is entirely up to me.” Hugo took a step closer, a smug smile on his face as he loomed over Pearl. “If you ever cross me, I can’t guarantee your mother’s survival.”

Pearl stood her ground, crossing her arms, showing no signs of vulnerability. “If you can’t cure it, you won’t just offend me. You’ll have the entire Jordan family to contend with. Why bother making threats like this?

To her surprise, Hugo didn’t seem afraid at all. Instead, he burst into wild laughter, sounding somewhat deranged. “Do you think I’m afraid of death in my current state? You and Richard teamed up to make me like this. What have I got left to fear?”

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eyes narrowed. “You’re not

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What do you gain from being so blindly devoted to her?”

a fury. He advanced, firmly gripping Pearl’s throat. “I told you. You’re not worthy of mentioning her name. I assure you that you won’t survive if you dare slander her

gasping for air. She coughed

all, they were still within the Jordan Residence, so Hugo couldn’t take things too far. He released his grip on Pearl when he saw her

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a finger on Jenny again, I won’t show you any mercy.” His gaze drifted downward, noticing Pearl’s slightly disheveled attire. Suddenly, he froze.” How…. How do you have a birthmark that resembles a

insane, Hugo!” Pearl looked up, shooting an enraged glare at Hugo Quickly, she rearranged her clothing, preparing to stand up.

pulling open her neckline to examine the birthmark on her chest.

realized his intent and slapped him across the face. “Are you out of your mind?!” Even this slap failed to snap Hugo back to his senses.