Chapter 817

Hugo was right behind Richard, hands in his pockets. He watched the unfolding drama with a curious gaze, occasionally stroking his chin as if deeply entertained. Pearl crossed her arms, her expression unreadable. "Rick, my hands are really hurting..." Winona said, holding out her hands in an exaggerated way. Richard hesitated for a moment before helping her up, their closeness leaving Pearl at a loss for words. It struck Pearl that maybe letting them come to the set was a mistake; it felt like trouble was brewing. "Rick, you saw that, didn't you? Pearl pushed me for no reason. You've got to stand up for me," Winona complained, looking down but sneaking peeks at Pearl. Pearl was quite puzzled. These women were usually so pleasant, but they turned hostile toward her. First Abby, then Jenny, and now Winona. Richard's romantic troubles seemed to follow a pattern. Pearl, unfazed, challenged, "Got any proof I pushed you without reason?" Winona was speechless, caught off guard