Chapter 123

The voice came from above her head, causing Pearl to freeze. She looked up and saw Hugo holding a file between his fingers, wearing a smug smile. "Yes…" Pearl retracted her hands and frowned at Hugo. "I told you, Hugo, I have no feelings for you. Why are you making things hard for me?" "But you're the only one I want." Hugo placed the file aside and slowly walked over to the other side of the desk where Pearl was. Pearl caught an unexpected scent of orchids in the air, which made her feel somewhat uneasy. "Do you think this is how a gentleman should behave?" Hugo's eyes turned cold at her words. "Why not? Who gets to decide that? Ruthless Richard?" Pearl could sense Hugo's hatred for Richard. "He's not what you think… " "Yes, you've all been blinded by him and falling head over heels for him. Of course you can't see it." Taking advantage of Hugo's distraction, Pearl raised her foot and stomped on his foot. "Ouch!" Hugo jumped away in pain, and Pearl seized the opportunity