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.

pretended to be frustrated as he rubbed his hair. "I already told you, there's no falling out. I don't know where you're getting this information. Leave me alone." Then,

an admiring look. "Nice! I

some accurate information, but

conspire with him. I was just being honest," Sean said, waving

come here for nothing." Pearl grinned and patted Sean's shoulders,

if there's nothing else, you should head home. Richard won't be too happy if

moments with the woman. Her cheeks flushed at the implication. "Um, yeah.

idea. "You and Rick... Don't tell me you

finish his sentence, Pearl interrupted him, her

a thought occurred to him. "Could it be that he... can't perform? He should see a doctor. Otherwise,

not bothering to

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