Celine nodded, then shook her head, saying, "It''s okay."


    Ss raised his chin at her, expressing gratitude for not holding him ountable. However, from Celine''s perspective, it seemed like he was openly flirting with her.


    She clenched her fists tightly. This man was the most outstanding one she had ever met, and she was determined to win him over.


    *


    After editing and sending the videos, Pearl returned to her office.


    Suddenly, she received an email. She casually opened it and froze when she saw the recipient''s name.


    After reading the email, Pearl stood up and walked out.


    Downstairs, a dark blue sports car was parked. Pearl looked at the familiar license te and got in the car.


    The man''s smile became even more radiant in the driver''s seat, and the scar on his brow was especially noticeable. He couldn''t help but feel a hint of nostalgia as he gazed at Pearl. "Long time no see. Have you been welltely?"


    Pearl remained cold and distant, deliberately keeping some distance between them. "Hugo, whether I''ve been well or not has nothing to do with you."


    Hugo noticed her deliberate effort to distance herself from him and couldn''t help but feel ufortable. "Don''t be so cold. You''ll probably be interested if I tell you what I''m about to say." Pearl gave him a cold nce. "Didn''t you already make it clear in the email?"


    She hadn''t expected this man to be so persistent. Even though he had returned to the country without any attachments, he still managed to find all kinds of clues to threaten her.


    "Well, looks like my email is very effective. After all, you came to see me, didn''t you?" Hugo gave her a charming smile. "Honestly, I don''t have any ulterior motives. I just missed you and wanted to see you."


    During their time apart, life suddenly became dull without Pearl. Back when they lived together, there were arguments,ughter, and fun. He hadn''t even shown much interest in taking over Waldorf Enterprises. He realized he had indeed developed feelings for this woman and wanted to make her his.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Unfortunately, just as they were about to reach their goal, Richard suddenly reappeared out of nowhere and disrupted all of his ns. Pearl then left him.


    This feeling of being out of control was indeed terrible.


    "Don''t you find it disgusting to say these things now?" Pearl interrupted his sincere confession with a hint of disgust in her tone, expecting he would say these things to manipte her as usual. "Do you think I''m disgusting?"


    Pearl feared that saying too much would infuriate him, so she kept quiet.


    Hugo suddenlyughed, catching her off guard. "Why do you think I came back to the country with you?" On his somewhat insincere face, he carried a lingering hint of a smile that didn''t feel natural.


    "You''re not going to tell me you came back this time just for me, are you?" Pearl retorted. That would be incredibly insincere and disgusting.


    Hugo shook his head helplessly. "Of course, it''s not just because of you. I have more important things to do, but it''s rted to you."


    Pearl frowned, sensing a sudden hostilitying from him. "What is it?"


    Hugo grinned cunningly. "To take over Waldorf Enterprises and make sure Richard has no right to have you!"