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.