Chapter 523


    Pearl’s heart skipped a beat. She nced around, but the line of people delivering gifts seemed


    endless, making it impossible for her to spot the gift giver. Even those who had just presented their gifts


    had vanished into the crowd.


    Anxiously, she turned to the butler, Uncle Levi, who stood beside her. “Uncle Levi, did you see who


    brought this gift?”


    Levi hesitated for a moment, the unique box triggering his memory. “I believe it was a woman wearing


    a mask, perhaps in her forties, but why do you ask-?”


    Pearl didn’t wait for him to finish his sentence. She abruptly stood up, holding her dress, and dashed


    away.


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    The sudden action left everyone at the party surprised, with even the typicallyposed Richard


    appearing concerned.


    Mobius was shocked andmented, “What’s going on with Pearl? She looks like she’s running


    away.”


    Richard shared Mobius’s worry, but he offered some reassurance. “No, let’s wait and see.” Given that it


    was their engagement party, Pearl must have had a valid reason for her actions.


    Mobius still couldn’t shake off his concern. “You should go after her. What if something happens to


    her?”


    Richard nodded, loosened his tie, and hurriedly followed Pearl.


    The guests were left in shock, wondering about the unfolding events. Why was the bride–to- be running


    away, and now the groom–to–be chasing after her? Some started specting if they were just trying to


    grab gifts without returning.


    Esther and Mobius could only suppress the stressing from the crowd and hoped they would return


    soon.


    *


    As Pearl dashed outside, she realized that she couldn’t find the person who had given her the gift.


    Feeling disheartened, she turned to head back to the party when a voice called out to her.


    “I guess your mom is very important to you since you suddenly ran out.”


    Pearl froze in her tracks. She turned around, her gaze meeting Hugo’s, and an unsettling feeling


    washed over her.


    Ever since Eric had taught him a lesson, Hugo had kept a low profile, and Pearl thought he had finally


    learned his lesson. But now he seemed to be aware of her weakness.


    “What are you trying to say?”


    “Have you always been curious about your mother? I’m here to give you some clues.”


    Hugo’s smile seemed angelic, but Pearl, who had seen his cruel side before, knew better. ” What are


    these clues?”


    Hugo shrugged. “They’re with you. I had to go through a lot to get my hands on that ne.


    Is it rted to your mother?”


    Pearl clenched her fists. While her face remainedposed, her gaze turned icy. “Where did you get


    that ne?”


    “The ne… Haha, I had to go through great lengths to obtain it. Would you like to know?” Hugo’s


    smile grew smug.


    “Stop ying games,” Pearl retorted, rolling her wrists in a threatening manner. “You’d better be wise


    and start talking, or I won’t be gentle.”


    Hugo wasn’t scared. In fact, he startedughing. “Sure. But remember, if youy a hand on me, you’ll


    never find out anything about your mother.”


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