Chapter 160
Hugo scoffed. “That’s why you need to prepare for your next move. As long as my mother never wakes up, Pearl won’t be able to touch you, no matter how powerful she is.”
Abby was surprised. “But… that’s your mother. How could you…”
Hugo found her surprise amusing. “My mom? She’s Richard’s mom. I have no blood relation to her whatsoever.”
He had undergone a DNA test after his previous suspicion, which confirmed that he had no familial ties to the Waldorfs. This revelation explained why their parents had always treated him with leniency and kept their distance-he wasn’t their biological child.
“You’re not a Waldorf?” Abby almost shouted but quickly lowered her voice when she remembered they were in a public place. “What do you plan to do then?”
Hugo scoffed again. “I couldn’t care less about the death of a Waldorf. I, like you, am just a poor soul the family took care of.”
“So Aunt Susan…”
“Leave her to me. I’ll make sure she never wakes up. All you have to do is before Richard and Pearl find evidence…” He made a subtle gesture, and Abby immediately understood.
“Alright, I’ll figure something out. I need to leave now.”
Hugo smiled after Abby left. This woman was so dumb there was no way things would go wrong for him if he worked with her.
However, before something happened to her, he would have to find a way to distance himself from her.
Meanwhile, Richard and Pearl stood awkwardly in the room. Before Richard could say anything, Pearl spoke. “I’m sorry.”
Richard was surprised because he didn’t expect an apology from her. She had always been a proud person and would never back down.
“I know my attitude toward this has been terrible, so I’m apologizing. As for what happened today, whether you think I’m framing Abby or just speaking without thinking clearly, I’ll respect your decision.”
Pearl looked at him, acknowledging that the events of the day had taken a toll on him.
“I believe you.” Those three words conveyed Richard’s position clearly.
“You believe me? Why? Didn’t you say you would never suspect Abby?” Pearl was surprised at his words.
“That’s not what I meant.” Richard pinched the bridge of his nose. “I didn’t suspect Abby before because of our long- standing relationship from childhood. I’m suspecting her now because I’ve noticed something.”
Pearl looked directly into his eyes. “What is it?”
