Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

The doctor seemed conflicted by Hugo's request, furrowing his brows with hesitation. "We have strict rules about confidentiality here. I can't simply show private investigation results to others." Hugo's disappointment was obvious, but the doctor quickly backtracked, fearing he had offended him.

"However, if you're insistent, Mister Hugo, I suppose I can make an exception," he relented, knowing he couldn't afford to defy Hugo. "But you must promise not to tell this to anyone else. I could lose my job."

The doctor glanced around nervously before retrieving the data Richard had provided. "Please make it quick. The dean will be conducting an inspection soon, and it might not look good if he finds us," he cautioned.

Hugo nodded appreciatively, taking a cursory glance at the report before returning it discreetly. "Understood. Just put it back."

Relieved that Hugo hadn't caused any trouble, the doctor sighed in relief. "Of course, Mister Hugo. Feel free to come here if you need anything else."

Hugo nodded, then suggested, "Why don't we exchange numbers? We can talk if I need your help."

by the request, quickly obliged, failing to see Hugo's

other over the following days, awaiting

Luckily, Dustan and Susan were

the results were finally ready, Pearl

investigation room, they were greeted by the doctor, who handed Richard the report. "Mister Richard, here are the

a familiar voice interrupted them. "What a coincidence, Rick! Meeting you here

sight of

a sense of desolation hit him. Pearl wanted nothing but to stay far

to see you," Richard declared to Hugo

the DNA investigation room, of all

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