Pearl and Richard instantly sensed trouble when they spotted the speeding car heading their way.

"Let's split up and run!" Richard shouted.

They dashed in opposite directions, running as fast as they could.

The car made a sudden sharp turn, chasing after Pearl. She sprinted ahead, but she couldn't outrun the car for long. Before she knew it, the car cut off her path. Breathless, Pearl stopped and faced the car.

A man in a suit emerged, followed by another man in black holding an umbrella, like he was there just for the man in the suit.

"Long time no see, Pearl," said Hugo, smirking at her drenched state with his eyebrows slightly raised.

"Why don't we get Miss Pearl a jacket from the car? She looks like she's been caught in this rain," the guy with the umbrella said.

Pearl snapped, "Save your hypocritical words, Hugo. What do you want?"

What do you think?" Hugo stepped forward, but Pearl stepped

Hugo chuckled. "And

Hugo's persistence irritating. "Could you just stop showing up?

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to

"Why would I do that? I like you so much,

you're here for me now. You probably didn't

man holding the umbrella, smiled, and faced Pearl again. "Do you think I

do you mean?"

someone

Pearl's spine. Fearing for Richard, she

brother a long time ago. Isn't it too late to

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