Chapter 999


    Pearl knew she couldn''t win against Hugo and had to tell the truth. "I''ve promised to be with Hugo.


    It''s over between us, Richard."


    Richard stood silently in the rain.


    Hugo, irritated by Richard''sck of response, lightly kicked him. "Pearl''s talking to you. Didn''t you


    hear her?"


    At this point, Hugo wanted nothing more than to see Richard lose control. He was tired of his calm


    demeanor. The more Richard struggled, the happier he felt, as if he was finally getting the upper


    hand.


    "I know you have something on your mind," Richard said quietly, ignoring Hugo.


    "I''m telling the truth," Pearl said, though her eyes betrayed her emotions.


    Seeing through her facade, Richard remained silent, leaving Hugo to specte.


    "Alright, I''m done. Can we go now?" Pearl asked.


    Although Hugo felt unsatisfied, at least he had achieved his goal. He gestured for someone toe


    over. "Alright, put him in the trunk. The rest of you, get in the car."


    The trunk? Pearl''s eyes widened, feeling a surge of anger she couldn''t contain. "He''s a human


    being. How could you put him in the trunk?"


    It was already hot and stuffy from the rain. If anything happened to Richard in the trunk, Pearl would


    never forgive Hugo.


    "Okay, okay. Don''t be mad. He can sit in the back." Hugo relented, not wanting to upset Pearl.


    Though he didn''t fully trust her, he still cherished her deeply and wanted to indulge her.


    Hugo deliberately sat closer to Pearl in the car, tucking her hair behind her ear. Richard watched


    silently, his eyes burning with hidden anger. Pearl, feeling ufortable, remained stiff, allowing


    Hugo to make a few subtle gestures.


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    Suddenly, there was a loud explosion outside, jolting them. The driver mmed on the brakes, and


    in that instant, Richard, who had been bound, somehow freed his wrists and grabbed Hugo by the


    neck.


    Hugo wasn''t going to sit back without a fight. He grabbed a knife beside his seat and swung it at


    Richard!


    Blood stained the seat as Hugo froze. Pearl gripped the knife, trembling from pain but holding on.


    "Pearl! Why did you do that?!" Hugo was shocked. He never expected her to grab the knife! Despite


    the pain, Hugo felt more resentment toward Richard.


    "Don''t you dare hurt him," Pearl said calmly, her lips pale from blood loss.


    "Why defend him? Don''t you care about your life anymore?" Hugo''s voice trembled with anger.


    "I told you he''s very important to me." Pearl stared at him, her gaze unwavering. "No one can hurt


    him."