Female Novel
Chapter 1044
Richard and Pearl had given each other the silent treatment for three days.
At first, Richard didn't realize his mistake. He tried to hug her from behind, but she remained coldand distant, making him realize that something was off.novelbin
"Are you mad?"
Pearl turned away, sounding tired. "I'm going to bed."
Richard looked at her briefly, grabbed a blanket, and went to the guest room. They started sleepingin separate rooms without any clear reason.
Usually, during the day, it was just Richard and Pearl at home, and Richard would wake up early tomake breakfast for Pearl. However, he didn't do anything today. Pearl sighed when she woke upand saw the empty, cold dining table.
Their relationship seemed to be facing some serious issues.
However, she was determined not to back down this time, especially being pregnant. She hopedthat Richard would apologize to her.
After three days of waiting without any sign of him giving in, Pearl didn't get what she hoped for.Instead, she received a phone call.
"Long time no see, Pearl," Hugo's voice was clear and warm. "I have something to tell you. IsRichard with you?"
"No," Pearl responded curtly, annoyed at the mention of Richard.
"Good. I want to ask you out for dinner. Is that alright?"
"I'm busy."
"I know you're pregnant now, so maybe you're not in the best mood, but others might not be sounderstanding."
Pregnant?
Pearl clenched her fist. "How did you find out about this?"
"You don't have to worry about how I know. But if others find out, you might need to be morecareful."
That was a blatant threat. Although Pearl didn't know how he learned about her pregnancy, it wascertainly a leverage he could use against her. The Jordans would surely come after her if someonefound out she was pregnant.
Anyone who had a grudge against her would also seize this opportunity.
Pearl was confident she could protect her child, but if this matter involved Hugo, she wasn't so sureanymore.
Hugo knew she was Saule's daughter. He would get in the way and use their misunderstandings tohis advantage. So, if she was pregnant with Richard's child and Hugo manipulated the situation, itwould be like she was carrying her cousin's child.
She could withstand all of this except her child facing criticism. It was truly frustrating to be atHugo's mercy all the time.
Pearl wanted to reject his invitation, but she couldn't be too harsh for this reason.
"I'm not free."
"You don't seem worried at all," Hugo said, swirling his wine glass and grinning. "But that's okay.Since you're unwilling to come over, I'll come to you now."
Pearl frowned. "Are you crazy? I'm at Waldorf Residence right now."
"Not only do I know you're at home, but I also know that Richard isn't there."
After a flurry of activity on Hugo's end, Pearl heard the sound of a car engine starting.