Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1085

Hugo didn't say that loudly, but his voice wasn't quiet either. The air was filled with tension, and everyone was on edge, waiting to see what he would do next. His words were clear enough for everyone to hear. Richard heard him too, his expression dark and stormy.

"But I've already told you, I don't love you," Pearl said.

Hugo looked hurt as he shook his head. "No, give me a chance. I promise I'll be better to you than Richard ever was."

"But I don't need that from you."

Frustrated, Hugo couldn't hold back his feelings. "Why? Why does everyone prefer Richard? Am I not as handsome as he is?"

Pearl, calm as ever, observed them both. Richard had a polished look, while Hugo's features were striking, his scar adding a touch of rebelliousness. However, she didn't find that appealing.

"It's not about that. I simply don't love you. It's nobody's fault. We're just not meant to be together," Pearl explained.

"I don't believe in fate," Hugo declared loudly.

and concerned Hugo might hurt Pearl, stared at the knife Hugo was holding. He saw

as Richard was about to act, Pearl's

you even know what type of man I'm attracted to?" Pearl asked, her voice

the bill, said, "Go ahead, I'm

admire someone gentle, kind-hearted, and genuine, a man with no

like Richard?"

"He's just a

to do anything to get what

you

he could build Waldorf

company?"

was convinced that Pearl was mistaken in her affection, blinded by Richard's facade, while he was the

contrary, Richard is just the kind of person I

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