Chapter 900


    Richard''s expression darkened as Hugo made a tant threat.


    Hugo knew the risk, but he saw no other way to silence Richard and keep him away from Pearl.


    "What does this have to do with you? The only thing you should be concerned about is letting go of


    my wife."


    Hugo had no choice but to release her.


    As soon as Hugo let go, Richard reached out to support Pearl, his heart boiling with anger.


    Pearl, though affected by the drug, remained somewhat lucid.


    Feeling dizzy, she looked up at Richard, struggling to speak. "I need water." Her throat was so dry


    that all she wanted was water.


    Understanding her difort, Richard decided not to engage further with Hugo and carried Pearl


    away.


    As they left, Hugo couldn''t resist a parting shot. "I hope you handle the consequences properly."


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    This statement could be interpreted in two ways, and Richard understood both implications.


    However, he chose to respond to just one. "Don''t worry. I''ll take care of the Jesseltons."


    Hugo’s eyes shed with anger.


    Pearl had been drugged, and though she had only taken a small dose, the effects were strong. The


    only way to relieve her pain was to engage in intimate activities. Even seeking medical help would


    involve a painful process.


    The thought of what Richard might do to her enraged Hugo, who smashed a ss in frustration.


    He would make Pearl his woman, no matter what!


    *


    Richard carried Pearl into the car, intending to take her to the hospital. Seeing her in pain tore at his


    heart.


    As they drove, Pearl seemed restless, fidgeting with her shirt buttons. She removed her coat,


    revealing a white shirt. Her unsteady hands kept undoing the buttons.


    "Hang in there, Pearl. We''ll be at the hospital soon." Richard tried tofort her, but seeing her


    exposed neckline stirred something within him.


    Despite her petite frame, Pearl had a remarkable figure, undeniably alluring. His desire simmered,


    darkening his gaze.


    Pearl, barely conscious at this point, felt a burning sensation throughout her body, desperate for


    relief. With that thought in mind, her hands wandered to the person beside her.


    Feeling her warm touch on his arm, Richard''s agitation grew. He pulled over, darkening the car''s


    interior with the blinds.


    In the darkness, Pearl saw the dangerous glint in Richard''s eyes. "Richard..."


    Drugged and weakened, her voice was barely a whisper, making her all the more fatally tempting.