Knowing that the two of them were behind this, Pearl fell into a dilemma. Dealing with Hugo alone would have been easier, but if they were colluding together, it would pose a much bigger problem, even if the

Quinton family couldn't cause much trouble.

"I don't want to become his enemy, but it looks like I have no choice."

Richard gently touched Pearl's hair. "Don't worry. Leave these things to me."

Back at Waldorf Residence, they had both lost their appetite. They decided to rest early and go to bed.

After Mobius's passing, the Waldorf family was shrouded in gloom and silence. Dustan took Susan on a trip to lift her spirits, leaving the company in Richard's care. Hanzel rarely came home, opting to stay in another villa with Feather. This left Pearl and Richard alone in the house.

being a deep sleeper, she found herself restless in bed, counting each thunderclap until she finally sat up at the fifty-ninth.

Pearl a glass of warm water, which she sipped

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it'll last another half hour. It should

so annoying." Pearl ruffled her hair in

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of the offer,

Richard's room, Pearl, shy about getting into his

bed. "It's cold tonight. Want to get under the covers with me?" he offered, patting

eventually moved to join him under the blanket. It was winter,

scrolled through her phone. The comforting scent of tea emanated from the blankets, lulling Pearl into a drowsy state. "Feeling sleepy?"

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