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.

though affected by the drug, remained somewhat

need water." Her throat was so dry that all she wanted was water.

Richard decided not to engage further with Hugo and carried

parting shot. "I hope

Richard understood both implications. However, he chose to respond to just one. "Don't worry. I'll take

had been drugged, and though she had only taken a small dose, the effects were strong. The only way to relieve her pain was to engage in intimate activities. Even seeking medical help

might do to her enraged Hugo, who smashed

his woman, no matter

to take her to the hospital. Seeing her in pain tore at

Pearl seemed restless, fidgeting with her shirt buttons. She removed her coat, revealing a

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