Pearl knew she couldn't win against Hugo and had to tell the truth. "I've promised to be with Hugo. It's over between us, Richard."

Richard stood silently in the rain.

Hugo, irritated by Richard's lack of response, lightly kicked him. "Pearl's talking to you. Didn't you hear her?"

At this point, Hugo wanted nothing more than to see Richard lose control. He was tired of his calm demeanor. The more Richard struggled, the happier he felt, as if he was finally getting the upper hand. "I know you have something on your mind," Richard said quietly, ignoring Hugo.

"I'm telling the truth," Pearl said, though her eyes betrayed her emotions.

facade, Richard remained

we go now?" Pearl

at least he had achieved his goal. He gestured for someone to come over. "Alright, put him in the

widened, feeling a surge of anger she couldn't contain. "He's a human being. How could you put him in the

the rain. If anything

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behind her ear. Richard watched silently, his eyes burning with hidden anger. Pearl, feeling uncomfortable, remained stiff, allowing Hugo

brakes, and in that instant, Richard, who had been bound, somehow freed his wrists and grabbed

Pearl gripped

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