Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Word got around fast. Hugo wasted no time in meddling with the situation as soon as he recovered. Pearl sighed in relief. Luckily, she met Sean earlier. Otherwise, Hugo would have beaten her to it. "Should I take this call?" Sean asked, holding his phone and seeking Pearl's opinion.

Pearl nodded. "Go ahead. Let's see what he wants."

Sean answered the call once Pearl agreed. "Hello. Why are you calling me?"

"I heard you and Richard had a falling out?" Hugo asked tentatively.

"There's no such thing. Where did you hear that from?" Sean deliberately put the call on speaker so Pearl could listen.

"You don't have to hide it from me. If you're on my side, I'll treat you well." Hugo laughed casually, sounding very confident.

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come here for nothing." Pearl grinned and

nothing else, you should head home. Richard won't be too happy if he finds out you've been

the messy room, which hinted at his recent intimate moments with the woman.

idea. "You and

could finish his sentence, Pearl interrupted him, her blush

thought occurred to him. "Could it be that he... can't perform? He should see a doctor. Otherwise, it could affect your happiness for the

rolled her eyes, not bothering to explain further. "Okay, that's it. I'm