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.

bed, counting each thunderclap until she finally sat up at the fifty-ninth. Turning on the light, she

Pearl a

thunder's too loud. I can't sleep,"

last another half hour. It should calm down after

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suggested suddenly. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on

the offer, Pearl

getting into his bed, settled

Want to get under the

moved to join him under the blanket. It

by side, Richard read a magazine while Pearl scrolled through her phone. The comforting scent of tea emanated

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