Chapter 119


    “Do you know that Rick likes Pearl?” Abby continued when Hugo remained calm, “And Pearl likes Rick


    too. It’ll be bad for us if they end up together.”


    She was making a calcted bet, suspecting that Hugo had ulterior motives concerning Pearl.


    “I’m not worried because Pearl is my girlfriend now,” Hugo responded, showing no interest in her


    proposition.


    “But I heard Pearl mention transferring someone to another hospital and breaking up with you. Are you


    sure you can be with her forever?”


    Hearing that, Hugo’s expression changed. “What did you hear?”


    Finally gaining his attention, Abby pressed on. “I think you should consider working with me so we can


    get what we both want.”


    She wanted Richard, and Hugo wanted Pearl. Their coboration would certainly be a win-win


    situation.


    As expected, Hugo shed her a smile. “Okay, let’s work together… since you put it that way.”


    Slowly, he extended his hand towards Abby, who chuckled and shook hands with him.


    An uninvited guest arrived at Pearl’s ward the next morning.


    Pearl couldn’t help but feel on edge as she observed the woman who bore a slight resemnce to


    Abby.


    “You are?”


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    “I’m ir Dixon, Abby’s mother.” Looking elegant and noble, ir sounded quite refined.


    “May I know why you’re here?” Pearl inquired, her suspicions growing due to ir’s confident and


    smiling


    demeanor.


    She had a bad feeling about this, assuming that ir must be a difficult person if she had raised a


    daughter like Abby.


    “Obviously, I’m here for Abby. I understand that she has caused you a lot of trouble due to her


    infatuation with Richard. However, the Waldorf and Flores families are close friends, and Abby and


    Richard have been childhood sweethearts. Everyone hopes to see them together. But now you’ve


    entered the picture, and Richard doesn’t even care about Abby anymore…”


    If Pearl couldn’tprehend ir’s intentions by now, she would be ying dumb.


    “So, you want me to leave Richard so your daughter can be with him, right?” Pearl cut to the chase.


    ir smiled and replied, “I know you’re smart, but I won’t let you suffer either. How about this? Name


    your price. My family is willing to pay any amount as long as you leave Richard alone.”


    Any amount?


    “Can I have the entire Flores Firms then?” Pearl countered, stating an exorbitant price that left ir


    stunned.


    “Miss Leighton, I sincerely want to negotiate with you. You can name a reasonable price.” After


    smoothing her hair, ir continued, “After all, it’s for my daughter. I’m sure you can understand my


    feelings as Abby’s


    mother.”


    Pearl remained calm as she exined, “But do you know that Richard had a first love? Even without


    me, wouldn’t be with Abby. Don’t you think a rtionship between Richard and Abby is impossible?”


    he


    Unexpectedly, ir’s smile widened. “That was because Richard was young and inexperienced.


    Nob*dy remembers their puppy love. Furthermore, Abby was studying abroad and didn’t have the


    chance to spend time with Rick. It’s only natural for him to fall in love with someone else.”


    “Are you determined to drive me away, then?”