Chapter 180

Hugo's words were logical and impeccable. Yes, he was right. After all, he had nothing to do with that incident. Abby asked him to come just to hide her panic and expected that he could bring her hope. But Abby didn't anticipate that Hugo would harm her instead, even though he had been helping her. "What do you mean, Hugo? Didn't you promise to always help me?" Abby's composure shattered, a stark contrast to the calm she felt moments ago when she thought Hugo was on her side. Now, incredulity filled her as Hugo had refused to testify for her. "I don't think we're that close. Plus, everyone knows that you like Richard, and we're just acquaintances. Even if you claimed that we grew up together, we didn't meet each other much. Why should I vouch for you?" "No, you conspired with me to frame both Richard and Pearl. You can't do this to me now, or else I'll expose everything about you!" Facing away from everyone, Hugo didn't hide his fierceness as he glared at Abby. His voice, co