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.

seat. Let's eat

him, she needed information. So,

food arrived,

what you like. Aren't these your favorites?"

was considerate. She sampled the food,

cooked all this." Though skeptical, she

instead offering her a potato. "These baked

and

at her words. "Are you in a rush

felt anger rising. "I've never been with you, so why would I leave

idea of Pearl with Richard, possibly married, was like a stab

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