At six in the evening, Pearl got off work and headed straight to the meeting spot with Hugo.

Pushing the door open, she found Hugo already waiting.

He smirked. "You came alone as promised. I like that."

"Cut the crap. Tell me what the secret is."

Hugo raised an eyebrow. "I'll tell you, but not now."

"Don't waste time. Just spit it out." Pearl wasn't in the mood for small talk. Talking to Hugo felt like a chore.

take a seat.

thrilled about dining with him, she needed information. So, reluctantly, she

arrived, mostly Pearl's

you like. Aren't these your favorites?" Hugo said, a hint

was considerate. She sampled the food, finding it

all this." Though

a potato. "These baked potatoes

reminisce and play

changed at her words. "Are you in a rush

with

idea of Pearl with Richard, possibly married, was

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