Chapter 1013

"Hugo?" The officer was stunned when he heard that name. "Silas?" The officer broke out in a cold sweat. "Mister Richard, please don't joke around." "I'm not joking. This is serious," Richard insisted. Finally, the officer's legs gave out, and he began to tremble in his chair. "Spill everything you know. If not... you know what will happen." * Outside, Pearl was growing increasingly impatient. She wanted to barge in, but the officers at the door kept blocking her path. "Miss Pearl, please don't interfere." "Richard wouldn't evade taxes or run his company illegally. Let me in. I have something to say." "Miss Pearl, our team leader doesn't like disruptions during interrogations. Please cooperate." Feeling helpless, Pearl reluctantly sat down again. Ten minutes passed, and the voices from the interrogation room gradually faded. Soon, there was silence. "Why is it so quiet? Did something happen? Let me in!" Pearl stood up again, determined to get answers. This time