Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

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.

through her facade, Richard remained silent, leaving Hugo

I'm done. Can we go now?" Pearl

someone to come over. "Alright, put him in the trunk.

Pearl's eyes widened, feeling a surge of anger she couldn't contain. "He's

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Pearl in the car, tucking her hair behind her ear. Richard watched silently, his eyes burning with hidden anger. Pearl, feeling uncomfortable, remained stiff, allowing Hugo to make a few subtle

who had been bound, somehow freed his wrists and grabbed Hugo by the neck. Hugo wasn't going

gripped the knife, trembling from pain but holding