Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 62

Wayne drove Pearl and Richard to the hospital, paid for the medical expenses, and left Pearl to tend to the somewhat dazed Richard

While bandaging his wound, the nurse accidentally touched it. It seemed painful, but he didn’t even flinch.

When the nurse was done, she excused herself and left.

Looking at how weak Richard looked, Pearl asked, “Are you feeling okay, Richard?”

Richard glanced up. “I’ve got a question, Pearl.”

Pearl paused, sensing what he was about to ask.

“What’s your relationship with Wayne?”

Richard couldn’t help but wonder why Wayne always appeared promptly whenever Pearl was in trouble. How did he know her exact location? Why did they share a drink? Why did he address her as “Miss Pearl“? Why did he always obey her like a subordinate?

These questions had been bothering him.

of Richard’s meticulousness, Pearl knew he would eventually notice this issue, but she hadn’t expected him to confront her

I

“Didn’t I

you he’s my friend I got to know abroad? We’re quite close.” Pearl chose to stick

Richard pressed on, “Tell me. Are you the president of

Richard was too

my. You’ve

found himself uncertain whether his assumption was correct or not,

to have the president of Cerubleu working as a mere employee at your company, Mister Richard?” Pearl raised her hands in mock exasperation. “It’s a bit

preposterous for the president of Cerubleu to be working as an ordinary

Richard whispered, “I hope you’re not

rolled her eyes. “Stop being paranoid, Mister Richard.

when he thought about Wayne’s concern for Pearl, making his words seem somewhat peculiar. “You’re

me you want to marry me, Richard.” Pearl chuckled without restraint, finding

a cold glare. “Of

meddle in my

rest,

to Pearl, “I’m going home, Miss Pearl. Please stay and take care of Mister