Chapter 327

Hugo didn't let his guard down but agreed to meet Pearl. Enswood was only a two-hour drive from Bodgow, and since Richard was still unconscious due to the poison, Pearl decided to temporarily entrust his care to the family doctor while she met with Hugo alone. Choosing a five-star hotel not far from the Jordan residence for their meeting, Pearl arrived to find Hugo already seated and sipping on tea. "You're finally here. I thought you lied to me," Hugo remarked, tilting his head to indicate that she should take a seat. Pearl picked a chair as far away from him as possible. She refrained from touching any of the items on the table and abstained from drinking anything. Hugo played with his teacup and said, "Why? Are you afraid to drink the water? I'm not an animal, you know. There's no need to be concerned. I don't drug people." Pearl changed the subject and cut to the chase. "Did you bring the ginkgo?" "Yes, but it's not with me. It's in my room upstairs. Would you like to c