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."

request, quickly

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accept their impending divorce. Luckily, Dustan and Susan were away on a trip, and the other Waldorfs were not

results were finally ready, Pearl and Richard headed

by the doctor, who handed

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of Hugo,

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