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."

didn't know why Hugo had suddenly lost control. Deep down, she didn't think he would hurt her. But she did see confusion

it's all

death left a lingering discomfort.

couldn't understand why Silas, who was clearly at odds with Hugo, suddenly came to testify against

her and slowly began

that was from

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

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

bar and saw him passed out on the table. She went up and nudged him, but the next second, her wrist

her with a smile. "Gotcha. I didn't drink that

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