Chapter 71

“Fire!” Somebody screamed, sending the entire company into chaos as people rushed to escape the building.

The elevators were not an option. As they hurried down the stairs, they soon realized the fire had reached the fourth floor. Thick smoke filled the stairwell, obscuring their vision and making it difficult to breathe.

Forced to retreat, they returned to their office on the eighth floor, gasping for air.

Meanwhile, Pearl didn’t join the frantic rush downstairs. When she turned around, she found Richard behind her, holding two

wet towels.

“Use this so you won’t inhale the smoke.”

her voice to address the anxious crowd, “Calm down. Panicking won’t help. Anyway, we may be in danger, so listen to me if you don’t want

fear, everyone looked to Pearl

protect against burns and to keep cool. We’ll line up and descend the stairs in an orderly manner. Don’t

Pearl’s instructions and

the fire got bigger. In an instant, she breathed in a lot

Pearl gave her towel to

Miss Pearl. But what about you?” The woman covered her nose and mouth, expressing gratitude

alright. I’m strong, and I can

unusual in her throat, as

her his towel. “Use

“It isn’t right.

Richard wouldn’t take no for an answer. “I won’t repeat

of mint, much like his toothpaste. She wondered if this was an indirect kiss, but quickly dismissed such thoughts, knowing they were inappropriate given the

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