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. Let's eat and

wasn't thrilled about dining with him, she needed

food arrived, mostly

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

him, Pearl admitted he was

this." Though skeptical, she

offering her a potato. "These baked potatoes

I'm not here to reminisce and

words. "Are you in a rush to leave

never been with you, so why would

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

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