Chapter 995

Pearl changed her strategy, pretending to be upset and submissive. Seeing Pearl distressed, Hugo grew uneasy. "What's wrong? Why are you upset? If you think chopping him up is too much, I won't do it," he said, trying to sound noble. Pearl feigned distress. "Well, I do care about him." Hugo's expression darkened at her words, his anger flaring up again. "I'm his wife. If he dies, I'll be a widow," Pearl continued. Hugo gripped her hand tightly. "Then you'll be with me. I'll never look down on you." "It's not that simple. If I divorce Richard, it's just a failed marriage. But if you kill him, I'll be accused of murder. Even if I'm with you, people will judge me," Pearl explained, tears welling up. Hugo narrowed his eyes. "Anyone who dares judge you will pay." "But there are so many people. You can't silence them all. And with the internet, rumors can ruin my reputation forever," Pearl reasoned. Hugo couldn't help but see the validity of her reason. "Why not just ignore