Female Novel
Chapter 1005
Pearl thought Hugo had forgotten about that, but it appeared he had reserved such a trick up hissleeve.
After finishing her work at noon, she headed to the restaurant on the third floor for lunch. As she satdown with her plate of chicken chop, someone unexpectedly took a seat across from her.
Assuming it was just someone looking for a table, Pearl continued eating until she noticed theperson's lingering presence. Looking up, she saw Hugo's arrogant smile.
"It's been a long while, Pearl."
"Not that long, just about a week. Feeling better, Hugo?" Pearl replied casually, unaware of thegrowing animosity in Hugo's expression.
Hugo had taken a few days off to recover, nursing a sprained arm from their recent encounter whenhe was pushed off a car. He felt embarrassed when Pearl brought up the incident as if it were ajoke.
"Why are you here? And why the happy face? Came to watch me make a fool of myself?"
Hugo rubbed his chin. With few people around, he leaned in and said, "Heard Martin paid you a visitthis morning, didn't he?"
"You're well-informed, Mister Hugo. Makes one wonder if you've got spies in Cerubleu," Pearlquipped.
"What are you talking about? I just have someone stalking the Jesselton family."
Surprised by his answer, Pearl set her fork down, intrigued. "And why did you do that?" Shewondered if he wanted to see Martin exact revenge on her and revel in her downfall.
"Naturally, I'm worried about your safety since I've got someone keeping an eye on them," Hugoexplained.
Pearl found his concern absurd. "Why should you care? Aren't you mad at me for taking that knifefor Richard?"
"Why would I hate you? Pearl, I'm just devastated and jealous that you saved him. But I still careabout you, and I want you back even more," Hugo admitted, becoming agitated and gripping herhand.
Her hand felt cold, making him feel hopeless.
But Pearl was not in a rush to pull away. Instead, she stared at him coldly. "Hugo, get real."
Hugo's passion dwindled at her words. "Aren't I? My goal has always been simple. I just want tohave you."
Pearl withdrew her hand. "Your goal is to beat Richard and take over Waldorf Enterprises. Don'tpretend to be some knight in shining armor."
She had never believed Hugo's love was genuine. He saw her as a pawn in his rivalry with Richard,and his feelings for her were secondary.
"I'm well aware of that." Hugo gnashed his teeth.
"You don't have to say such disgusting words," Pearl refuted, adding casually, "How long are yougoing to stay here? Richard's coming later. Want to meet him?"novelbin
After a short hesitation, Hugo reluctantly let go. He still refused to meet Richard.
"Just leave if you've got nothing else to say," Pearl said rudely, picking up her tray and leaving, herappetite gone.