Chapter 655

The next morning, Pearl was still asleep at ten o’clock when her phone rang and woke her up. She answered it impatiently and immediately perked up when she heard the familiar voice on the other end.

“Miss Pearl, I’d like to take you to lunch. Is it a good time?” Owen was quite polite.

Pearl’s annoyance at being awakened vanished. She quickly got up and dressed properly before heading downstairs.

Hugo was sitting in the living room, looking curiously at Pearl when he saw her in a black off- shoulder dress. “You look so elegant. Are you meeting Owen?”

“Yeah, today’s the deadline Mister Zinedine gave me. He might not give me the herbs if I fail.” Pearl twirled, and her dress billowed around her.

After some time, she had fully understood what kind of person Zinedine was.

you?” Hugo offered to accompany her,

too conspicuous if we go together. I’ll go alone.” Pearl casually grabbed a piece of toast from the table and took a bite to satisfy her hunger. “I’m not that kind of

want him to take advantage of you,” Hugo replied gently.

He can’t do that.” Pearl knew how

walked a bit, she saw

car. Her expression changed when she saw

in the car, staring at her with a grim expression.

He had found

she

you’re here?” Richard sounded calm, but Pearl could tell his dominance.

and whispered, “Hugo is using something against me, so I have to stay

mother, right?” Richard guessed correctly. He had heard that Hugo

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