Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 998

The rain poured down, turning the road muddy.

Squatting, Hugo lifted Richard's chin, rainwater streaming down. "You look quite a mess, Rick. Even I'm starting to feel sorry for you," he said, tightening his grip.

"What's your game? Just spit it out." Richard snapped, breaking free and staring fearlessly at Hugo.

"You're still stubborn, Rick. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Hugo drew a knife, tapping it lightly against Richard's cheek. His movements were gentle, almost as if he were using a handkerchief.

"I don't care." Richard's gaze seemed distant, as if focused on Pearl in the car. She sat draped in Hugo's coat, emotions flickering in her eyes.

act strong. If you want to die, I can grant that wish," Hugo said, pressing the knife

promised to spare

interruption made Hugo pause, discomfort evident. "I did, but now that you're pleading for him, aren't you afraid of

her head, her lips pressed tight. "I'm not afraid because I know you're a man of your word. You promised me, and I trust you won't disappoint me,

indulgently. Pearl was still as clever as ever, knowing how to touch

image in front of her, even forming Sapphire Group based on what she admired in Richard. But he kept this to himself. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt

asked, I won't hurt him." Hugo released Richard, letting the

handing it to Hugo. "Why don't you

told you, I don't want

for both of us if he's okay,"

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