Chapter 472
“Jenny Sullivan!”
Jenny, who had been catching her breath, let out a startled scream and hastily covered herself. “Eric–”
Hugo got off her and looked at Eric in shock.
“You’re sleeping with another man while living in my house. You’re disgusting.” Eric’s voice trembled with a mix of anger and hurt. His eyes swept the room, taking in the aftermath of their tryst.
Though he didn’t love Jenny, the sense of betrayal cut deep. What man could tolerate such a betrayal?
“Listen, Eric, it’s not what you think. He forced me, he-” Jenny panicked, her mind racing. She couldn’t afford to lose the financial security and social status Eric provided, nor his handsome face.
“There’s no need to explain. I may not know much, but I’m glad I never touched you. What I did was the right choice. I would never have guessed you’re this disgusting.” Eric’s words dripped with irony and disdain.
Jenny felt as if she’d been slapped in the face and turned pale. He was right. They had been secret lovers for four years, and yet Eric had never touched her.
“Alright, Jenny, what’s the point of explaining now? Can’t you see there’s nothing but hatred in his eyes? There’s no love left,” Hugo chimed in, smirking as he patted Jenny’s shoulder to comfort her.
“Don’t make things worse, Hugo! Even if Eric doesn’t love me anymore, I still won’t love you!” Jenny retorted, her voice filled with humiliation.
Eric smiled derisively and said, “You’re only making yourself look cheap, Jenny.”
“I know you have feelings for Pearl,” Hugo interjected with a knowing look.
Eric squinted, his guard up. “So? What are you trying to say?”
“We could be great partners, don’t you think?” Hugo spoke with confidence.” You have feelings for Pearl, and I want shares from Waldorf Enterprises. If Jenny and Richard end up together, the three of us could be the best of friends.”
Eric found the idea intriguing. “What are you suggesting?”
Hugo continued, “I want to borrow your influence to take down Richard, and in return, I’ll help you break them up. Once they split, Pearl will grow to resent Richard. You can step in to protect and comfort her when she’s most vulnerable.
It’s a perfect opportunity to make her fall for you. You can take control of your relationship with her.”
Hugo’s proposal was tempting, but Eric didn’t immediately respond to it. Instead, he turned his attention back to Jenny. “I have a question for you.”
Jenny was stunned by the sudden shift of attention. “Yes?”
“I want to know if you were involved in Pearl’s drowning incident.” Eric’s gaze bore into her.
Jenny was about to respond, but Hugo intervened. “This has nothing to do with her. It was me.”
“Why did you do that to her?” Eric asked Hugo, his discomfort hidden beneath his stern expression.
“It’s the same reason you came here to question Jenny,” Hugo replied with a casual smile. “I’d do anything to help the person I love.”
