Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1085

Hugo didn't say that loudly, but his voice wasn't quiet either. The air was filled with tension, and everyone was on edge, waiting to see what he would do next. His words were clear enough for everyone to hear.

Richard heard him too, his expression dark and stormy.

"But I've already told you, I don't love you," Pearl said.

Hugo looked hurt as he shook his head. "No, give me a chance. I promise I'll be better to you than Richard ever was."

"But I don't need that from you."

Frustrated, Hugo couldn't hold back his feelings. "Why? Why does everyone prefer Richard? Am I not as handsome as he is?"

Pearl, calm as ever, observed them both. Richard had a polished look, while Hugo's features were striking, his scar adding a touch of rebelliousness. However, she didn't find that appealing.

"It's not about that. I simply don't love you. It's nobody's fault. We're just not meant to be together," Pearl explained.

"I don't believe in fate," Hugo declared loudly.

Richard, running out of patience and concerned Hugo might hurt Pearl, stared at the knife Hugo was holding. He saw it as a danger to Pearl.

Just as Richard was about to act, Pearl's look stopped him, signaling she had a plan.

"Hugo, do you even know what type of man I'm attracted to?" Pearl asked, her voice sincere.

Stunned by her words, Hugo fell silent.

Pearl quietly looked at him to see how he would react, and he just stood there in silence.

"Hugo, don't do this," she said gently. Despite all the bad things Hugo had done, she spoke to him with calmness. Showing kindness in her voice was the greatest gift she could offer him.

"Even this was my fault?" Hugo blurted out suddenly, looking up without thinking.

Pearl was about to say something, sensing something off, when Hugo's eyes turned gloomy.