Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 53

A few days later, Hanzel went to the company.

He leaned against the door of Richard’s office, smiling. “I’ve met many female celebrities recently. None of them were a good fit or wanted to do the ad. Rick, I really don’t have anyone else in mind.”

Richard responded coldly, “It’s not like we must shoot this ad.”

His statement made Hanzel frown. “You can’t do that, Rick. You promised. Don’t go back on your word.”

“I’ll still pay you, but you don’t need to do the ad.”

Meanwhile, Pearl knocked on the door, wanting to clarify some terms. She overheard their conversation, and it left her with mixed feelings.

Spotting her, Hanzel said, “Pearl!” He immediately went to her and grinned. “I really can’t find anyone for the ad. Remember you said you’d do it if I couldn’t find anyone?”

at Richard, who seemed upset. She found herself lost for

Rick. He

Hanzel. “I

replied, “Why don’t we give it

needed the endorsement of a celebrity to establish a presence in the jewelry industry and gain

idea too quickly. She gave Richard a tentative look and continued when he stayed composed,

a long silence, Richard murmured,

approval, Hanzel and Pearl could

the upcoming drama to focus on the ad. But the set

to oversee the shoot, afraid that something might

Pearl acted intimately with each other, and they didn’t notice Richard’s livid face

the first scene, Pearl went for a water break

around and saw Richard, who

“Why are you here?”

boss. It’s only natural to keep an

nodded when Hanzel walked over to them. Smiling, she handed him a bottle of