Chapter 477
Pearl’s words set off a ripple of emotions in Feather’s heart.
“No,” Feather responded firmly, but her denial sounded forced.
Pearl couldn’t help but feel delighted by the apparent lack of deceit in Feather’s response. It seemed that Feather
didn’t know how to lie, suggesting that she might not be in love but
possibly had a crush on someone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Okay then,” Pearl casually shrugged. “By the way, I need your help with an investigation.” Feather nodded
expressionlessly. “I’m aware. Wayne filled me in.”
“Excellent. How long do you think it will take?”
“Half a day.”
Pearl squinted. “Half a day… Alright, come back to see me after that.”
Feather nodded and left the room without sparing a glance for Richard, who had been present since her arrival.
“Your friend is… eccentric,” Richard commented, choosing his words carefully.
“Why? Are you interested in my little lady?” Pearl teased, though her smile concealed a hint of jealousy.
While Pearl didn’t vocalize her jealousy, Richard could sense it. He smiled, pulling her close and lightly tapping her
nose. “Nonsense.”
Pearl huffed and turned away from him, feigning annoyance.
Later that afternoon, Feather returned.
Pearl’s smile was somewhat restrained as Feather began, “I found out Hugo was behind this.”
“What happened?”
“He had someone go underwater to drag you in and drown you,” Feather explained while observing Pearl’s
reaction.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPearl concealed her anger and probed further, asking, “Where is he now?”
“But… someone has already dealt with him.”
Pearl was stumped. “Who?”
“I’m not sure, but I heard that they stripped him naked and left him at the corner of Filson Road. A group of
bodyguards is guarding the area. Hugo was too embarrassed, so he managed to suppress the news from spreading
widely. Only a small group of people knows about it.”
Filson Road… Wasn’t that where Jenny’s villa was located?
Pearl recalled the information she had previously overheard and began to piece things together. Jenny must have
some connection to Hugo, and it all began to make sense.