Chapter 680

"Want to know why?" Hugo gave her a mysterious smile that left her confused. Pearl took a deep breath and asked, "Yes, why?" "I won't tell you!" Hugo stated before leaving without a second glance. However, seemingly realizing something, he turned around and added, "By the way, our engagement party got canceled so it will be rescheduled in two days. Please prepare again." Pearl's interest in why he poisoned Katie waned in comparison to the impending engagement, which was more of a headache for her. Just the thought of having to wake up at 5 a.m. to put on makeup was torture enough. "Can't we just skip the party? We were already engaged once, and everyone knows it." "That won't do. I'm a man of principles, and I have to see things through." Hugo furrowed his brows and shook his head, appearing deeply concerned about the matter. Having said that, he left. Pearl felt powerless about the engagement, but she suddenly remembered that Gigi hadn't used the medicinal herbs she bro