Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 597

Pearl found herself being pulled into the mansion, where she was compelled to go through the wedding ceremony with Sean. Eventually, she was led into their bedroom.

A couple of sturdy maids instructed her to take a seat by the bed and quietly left the room.

“What a hassle. Both Wayne and Damian aren’t good,” Pearl muttered, rolling her eyes.

Despite her foul mood, she kept her attention fixed on the door. If Sean dared to enter through that door, she wouldn’t hesitate to use the dagger against him without mercy. After all, he had played dirty.

As Pearl contemplated dealing with Sean, she heard a creaking sound at the door. She quickly hid the dagger behind her back and stared at the door.

The door opened, revealing a familiar face.

“Hugo?! What are you doing here?”

relief, rising from her chair and causing the dagger in

Hugo replied, his gaze shifting from her face to the fallen dagger. “Looks like you really didn’t want to

in casually as if

to

are you up to?” Pearl didn’t entirely trust Hugo, and she was convinced he was not better than

worry. I’m not here to hurt you. I’m here to help.”

nature, and he probably couldn’t find a way to get to her while she

her hand reaching behind her as she remained vigilant. “I don’t need

Then why have you been clutching that dagger the whole time?” Hugo’s charming. eyes held a playful glint as he

slowly loosened her grip, knowing she had a second dagger behind her. Surprisingly, Hugo didn’t expose her and just enjoyed his wine.

the glass to his nose and took a whiff. It looked good, but it had a hint

you believe it? Sean actually drugged

so focused on escaping that she hadn’t expected Sean to go to such lengths. Had she