Pearl changed her strategy, pretending to be upset and submissive.

Seeing Pearl distressed, Hugo grew uneasy. "What's wrong? Why are you upset? If you think chopping him up is too much, I won't do it," he said, trying to sound noble. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Pearl feigned distress. "Well, I do care about him."

Hugo's expression darkened at her words, his anger flaring up again.

"I'm his wife. If he dies, I'll be a widow," Pearl continued.

her hand tightly. "Then you'll be with me. I'll never look down on

Richard, it's just a failed marriage. But if you kill him, I'll be accused of murder. Even if I'm with you, people will judge me,"

eyes. "Anyone who dares

And with the internet, rumors can ruin

but see the validity of her

news before, and even if I did, I could always explain about it. But If Richard dies, I'll always be suspected," Pearl said dramatically.

with me, did you mean it?" he asked softly. "Or are you trying to make me suffer for the rest of my life, maybe

reassure her. "Alright, I get it. Don't be upset. I'll

were doing this for me. Well, now I believe that you

a warmth in his heart. Pearl had never spoken

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