Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard)
Chapter 883

In her office, Pearl checked the news on her phone and frowned.

Silas resigning wasn't a shock, but joining Hugo's company after that? He must have known about her conflict with Hugo.

Was he trying to provoke her or make her his enemy?

Pearl felt uncomfortable. She had been too harsh with him, and now he was hurt, resorting to extreme measures to cut ties with her.

Silas leaving Cerubleu would be a setback, but him teaming up with Hugo might lead to unforeseen consequences. With her war with Hugo intensifying, it was crucial to have the best people on her side. Should Silas work with Hugo, she wouldn't hold back.

As she pondered, her phone rang. She answered, recognizing the voice and feeling annoyed. "You again, Hugo."

"Yes, it's me. Surprised?"

Pearl tried to suppress her anger. After her mother's death, she had blocked all his numbers. But Hugo always found ways to contact her, which irritated her.

"You know I've blocked you," Pearl said casually.

"Of course I do. Why else would I use a new number?"

Pearl calmed herself and asked, "If you knew, you should stop. Why are you doing this?"

"Is it wrong to get in touch with the person I love?" Hugo chuckled, sounding hurt.

"Saying you love me now disgusts me."

Hugo wasn't surprised as he was used to her cold attitude. "It's fine, I knew you would say that."

"Just tell me why you're calling. No point wasting each other's time."

Hugo stood up, his face partially concealed by shadows, gazing downward with his striking features. "I want to see you."

"I guess you have nothing to tell me then." Pearl was ready to hang up, feeling inexplicably irritated by their conversation. It was best to stop engaging with him.

"Hold on. Remember the jewelry ad we worked on?"

Pearl paused. Wayne was in charge of that project, and she had almost forgotten about it. "Yes?"

Hugo ran a hand through his hair, appearing deep in thought. "That jewelry campaign was a huge success, and we made a good profit. I'd like to invite you for a celebration." "We'll see how things go."

"I think you should attend. There's more I need to discuss with you." Hugo's low, raspy voice had an unexpectedly compelling effect.