Chapter 426

"I wasn't sure either. I always thought it was Sean because why would he taunt me every time, but there was one time I asked him, and he said he didn't do it." Pearl found it hard to believe. "Maybe he was lying?" "No, even though Sean is outspoken, he doesn't lie. His ears turn red when he lies, so he can't hide it for more than three seconds." Richard, knowing Sean well, was convinced that Hugo was behind it all. Pearl was astonished and asked, "So Hugo has always been jealous of you, and this time he wasn't cutting ties with the family because of built-up hatred?" Seeing how she connected the dots, Richard smiled and looked at her with admiration. "That's what I think too. So if Hugo were to reunite with our family, it would likely be through Lawson Enterprises, and that wouldn't benefit our family." "Did you warn Uncle Dustan to be cautious about this?" "It wouldn't make a difference. My father would never be wary of Hugo because he raised him. Even if Hugo did somethin