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.”

Mister Sean. I’m just giving you a taste of your own medicine.” Pearl calmly poured herself a cup of coffee. No one could outwit her in

Miss Pearl. No wonder that workaholic Richard has a new outlook on you.” Sean kept his smile but his words filled

you, but you talk too

he talked too much. No one had ever humiliated him as

fell into th

coffee in hand, Pearl fell into thought as she watched him leave.

to hold a party to celebrate the company’s achievements. Although Pearl had proven she was

picked a dress she liked and asked Richard to pay for it. “I like this one, Richard. Please buy

dress adorned with turquoise. Its

one would

the rack. There were rose patterns

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

never wore such bright colors. Her clothes had always been simple and

I hated you, would I

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