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.

Pearl wasn't thrilled about dining with him, she needed information.

arrived, mostly Pearl's

Aren't these your favorites?" Hugo said,

for him, Pearl admitted he was considerate. She sampled

cooked all this." Though skeptical, she couldn't

potato. "These baked potatoes turned out

to reminisce and play games

expression changed at her words. "Are you

"I've never been with you, so why would I leave

the deal with Richard's social media post? Are you the bride?" The idea of Pearl with Richard, possibly married, was like a stab in Hugo's

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