Chapter 898

At six in the evening, Pearl got off work and headed straight to the meeting spot with Hugo. Pushing the door open, she found Hugo already waiting. He smirked. "You came alone as promised. I like that." "Cut the crap. Tell me what the secret is." Hugo raised an eyebrow. "I'll tell you, but not now." "Don't waste time. Just spit it out." Pearl wasn't in the mood for small talk. Talking to Hugo felt like a chore. "Alright, take a seat. Let's eat and talk." Though Pearl wasn't thrilled about dining with him, she needed information. So, reluctantly, she sat. The food arrived, mostly Pearl's favorites. "After all our time together abroad, I know what you like. Aren't these your favorites?" Hugo said, a hint of smugness in his tone. Despite her dislike for him, Pearl admitted he was considerate. She sampled the food, finding it oddly familiar. "Don't tell me you cooked all this." Though skeptical, she couldn't shake her doubts. Hugo didn't answer directly, instead offeri