Richard almost said no, but Pearl quickly grabbed his hand, stopping him from sending the text.

"Agree to it. I want to see what he has planned," she said.

Richard gently touched her hair, noticing she looked tired. "I'm just worried he'll say something nasty to you."

Richard wasn't one to hide his feelings, and his blunt honesty was sometimes off-putting. His intense gaze alone could make others feel uneasy.

Pearl, however, smiled confidently. "Don't worry, I've got a plan. Besides, he won't be smirking much longer."

That Saturday afternoon, they decided on a time and met at Sapphire Group's office. It was their first visit there.

office's monochromatic design was more unsettling than welcoming. It seemed Hugo

receptionist recognized them immediately, nodded, and led them to Hugo's

a pen, not bothering to stand or offer

this how you welcome your guests who come

yourselves at home," Hugo replied, his attention fixed on Pearl since they arrived.

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