Chapter 81


    Pearl’s question caught Hugo by surprise, but he asked patiently, “What’s wrong? How did you know?”


    After a brief contemtion, Pearl decided to be honest with him because she felt that it was okay. “In to


    day’s interview, a woman named Katie Sullivan addressed Richard as her brother–in–


    Katie Sullivan….


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    Hugo raised an eyebrow and smiled as he confirmed, “Yes, Richard did have a girlfriend named Jenny


    Sullivan. Katie is her younger sister.”


    Biting her l*p, Pearl pressed on, “Why did they break up?”


    After looking around, Hugo whispered, “It was because Jenny wanted to pursue her dream abroad


    and didn’t want to be limited to our country. Richard, on the other


    hand, didn’t want her to be so far away from him. Jenny ended the rtionship. but he hasn’t dated an


    yone else since.”


    Pearl felt a sudden emptiness inside her upon hearing the whole story


    “So, you’re saying that Richard liked that woman very much?”


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    Hugo smiled in approval. “Absolutely. He wouldn’t have remained single for so long if he didn’t. Besides


    , he used to smile more often, even though he wasn’t as gentle back then.”


    He paused and offered aforting smile as he observed Pearl’s distracted expression.


    “Maybe you have feelings for Richard, but no one can predict the emotions of one’s past. However, don


    ’t take it too seriously. Richard treats you in a special way too. Perhaps you’re the ”


    Pearl cut him off. “Okay, stop.”


    She felt that Richard would never fall for another woman because he liked his ex–girlfriend so much.


    After that, Pearl went upstairs and returned to her room.


    Feeling upset, she sat in her room and turned on herptop to investigate Richard’s past.


    As a top hacker, finding information was a breeze, and she swiftly found everything between Richard a


    nd Jenny.


    They had met in college and were each other’s first love, sharing four happy years at the university. But


    after graduating, Jenny broke up with Richard as she aspired to pursue her career abroad.


    Pearl also saw Jenny’s photos. Jenny appeared gentle and adorable, no less appealing than Katie.


    The various snapshots of Richard and Jenny’s college life depicted aplete first love story, featuring


    images of them holding hands, dining together, and cycling side by side.


    Pearl sighed deeply as she looked up from herptop.


    Suddenly, a text notification on theptop snapped her back to reality. It was a message from Wayne.


    [Miss Pearl, I’ve done handling Cuza Root for you. You cane and take it whenever you’re free.]


    Wayne’s text reminded Pearl that she had to make medicine for Simon, and she had left the Cuza Root


    [I’lle byter. Let’s meet at the bar.]


    [Okay.]


    After receiving Wayne’s reply, Pearl turned off herptop and headed out. However, she unexpectedly b


    “Where are you going?”


    Pearl snorted. “I don’t think it’s any of your business.”


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    Pearl’s sudden fierceness puzzled Richard and made thetter frown. “It’s already seven o’clock. You’re


    However, Pearl shot him a frosty re. “I’ll say it again. It has nothing to do with you. Focus on your ow