Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Life was returning to normal, but there was a sudden emptiness without the constant drama. However, it seemed like this wasn't the end of it.

Esther showed up at Waldorf Residence, grabbed Pearl's arm, and shook it. "Pearl, tell me what really happened back then."

Esther hadn't been there and regretted not knowing what had happened that day. So, she took time to find out how the villain, Hugo, met his end.

Pearl's mouth twitched, but seeing Esther's eager eyes, she couldn't say no. "He killed himself." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"What?" Esther gasped. "A guy like him really did that? I thought he'd go out guns blazing, taking everyone with him."

...Well, that did fit Hugo's style.

"I actually thought he had a thing for you before. I never expected him to pull a stunt like that." Esther looked at the scar on Pearl's face, her heart aching. "I can't believe he cut you with a knife."

control. Deep down, she didn't think he would hurt her. But she did see confusion and guilt

it's all

was a jerk, his death left a lingering discomfort. Even Richard was depressed for

who was clearly at odds with Hugo, suddenly

looked at her and slowly began

that was from a while

Silas was drunk and asked her to meet in a bar. Pearl was going to

If you want to, you must need my evidence." Silas's words were impossible to

out on the table. She went up and nudged him,

man lifted his head, looking at her with

trying to pull her hand away, but he held on tight. "I didn't