Richard's expression darkened as Hugo made a blatant threat.

Hugo knew the risk, but he saw no other way to silence Richard and keep him away from Pearl.

"What does this have to do with you? The only thing you should be concerned about is letting go of my wife."

Hugo had no choice but to release her.

As soon as Hugo let go, Richard reached out to support Pearl, his heart boiling with anger.

affected by the drug,

throat was so dry that all she wanted was water. S~ᴇaʀᴄh

to engage further with Hugo and carried Pearl

they left, Hugo couldn't resist a parting

statement could be interpreted in two ways, and Richard understood both implications. However, he chose to respond to just one.

only taken a small dose, the effects were strong. The only way to relieve her pain was to engage in intimate activities.

might do to her enraged Hugo,

would make Pearl his woman, no matter

intending to take her to the hospital. Seeing

removed her coat, revealing a white shirt. Her unsteady hands kept

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