Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl romance Capítulo 116

"I'm a human before I'm a doctor. Like everyone else, I have desires," Hugo said.

Pearl's phone began vibrating intensely, displaying Renee's caller ID.

Taking a deep breath, Pearl said, "Okay, you have my word."

"Just make sure you don't go back on your promise after the surgery. Renee's mother will need treatment for at least three months afterward."

Pearl stared at him with a cold gaze. "Fine, go ahead."

"Be gentler. After all, I'm your boyfriend now." Hugo stood up and stretched. "Okay, I'll perform the surgery now. Be nice and wait for me." He pinched Pearl's cheek playfully before leaving with a smile.

Pearl wiped her cheek vigorously, clearly disgusted. However, she couldn't easily refuse Hugo's advances, as she needed a favor from him. Moreover, she had finally saved Renee's mother, and she couldn't let Renee down.

So, she went to the surgery room to wait with the tearful Renee. She hugged her tightly and reassured her.

"My mom won't leave me behind, right?"

"No, she'll always be with you."

The surgery lasted for a grueling ten hours. By the time Hugo came out, night had fallen, and the city's lights were aglow.

Though Hugo was wearing a mask and a white coat, it was obvious that he was tired.

"It's a success. Don't worry," he informed Renee with a smile.

Relief washed over Pearl as she saw Renee smile.

"Pearl, come to my office with me," Hugo said, turning his gaze to her.

Hugo, reveling in Richard's annoyance, grinned and suggested, "We're heading out for dinner. Would you like to join us?"

His provocation only intensified Richard's irritation. "What's your game?"

"Can't you tell, Rick?" Hugo gripped Pearl's hand tighter and swayed it before Richard.

Pearl remained silent, uncertain how to explain the situation to Richard, given his furious expression.

"Have fun," Richard snapped.

Smirking, Hugo replied, "Sure, we'll try to make it back tonight."

The word "try" hung in the air, leaving Richard in a gloomy and tense state.