Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1079

Hugo shrugged and casually sat on the couch.

Pearl went over to help Susan stand up, then made sure she was fine before she relaxed.

"Hugo, this woman took care of you for twenty years. Even a dog would show more gratitude than what you've done." Pearl lost control of her emotions.

"Stay out of this, Pearl. You don't understand," Hugo replied with a shrug, then turned to Richard. "You know why I'm here."

Richard just said, "Naturally."

Hugo got straight to the point. "I've made up my mind. I'll accept your deal, but only if you agree to my condition—you have to quit the business world starting today."

Richard had a business degree and was being groomed to take over the family business. Not being able to work in business anymore would be as good as cutting off his arms.

Hugo knew this would put Richard in a tough spot.

"Don't push us too hard, Hugo." It was clear Richard was in a bind.

"I'm agreeing to your price. You want 15 billion, and I'll give it to you happily. That's not a small amount," Hugo pointed out.

Pearl chuckled, as she saw this coming.

Richard looked a bit less tense but still argued, "Your condition is too harsh."

"I wouldn't dare hide anything from you. I laid them out clearly."

Hugo thought about being more subtle so Richard wouldn't notice everything. But then he thought Waldorf Enterprises was nearing its end, so even if he was upfront, it wouldn't cause more trouble, and Richard couldn't complain.

So, he spelled it all out.

"You've done so many bad things. Aren't you worried about karma?" Richard asked.

Hugo smirked. "Why should I be worried? Seems like you're the one who should be worried."