Chapter 22

As Pearl had done a good job, Richard put her in charge of the project.

The punished Emily scurried away dejectedly whenever she saw Pearl, her gaze gloomy as she stared at the latter. Pearl felt that Emily was thinking up a way to harm her

Pearl bumped into Sean at the coffee machine. He blinked at her and raised his brows at her. “I heard Rich dealt with Emily on your behalf. Seems like you’re really important.”

Hearing his sarcasm, she felt uneasy but maintained her composure. “And what about it? Are you jealous, Mister Sean? Did I snatch away your brother’s love toward you?”

Sean’s face stiffened. “You sure like malding jokes, Miss Pearl.”

just giving you a taste of your own medicine.” Pearl calmly poured herself a cup of

wonder that workaholic Richard has a new outlook on you.” Sean kept his smile but his words

you talk too

him as such. Feeling embarrassed, his expression fell.

fell into th

with his coffee in hand, Pearl fell into thought as

company decided to hold a party to celebrate the company’s achievements. Although Pearl had proven she was not a village Idiot as they had imagined

and asked Richard to pay for it. “I like this one, Richard. Please buy

dark green dress adorned with turquoise. Its style was

would

took a long wine–red dress off the rack. There were rose patterns on the hem, and there were sparkling diamonds set diagonally on

Do you hate me? Why do you want me to wear

wore such bright colors. Her clothes had

“If I hated you, would I

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