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.”

down. Panicking won’t help. Anyway, we may be in danger, so listen to me if you don’t want to

their fear, everyone looked

wet them, and cover your mouths and noses. Drench your clothes as well to protect against burns and to keep cool. We’ll line

everyone followed Pearl’s instructions and started going

back dropped her handkerchief when the fire got bigger. In an instant, she breathed

Pearl gave her towel to that

what about you?” The woman covered her nose and mouth, expressing gratitude and concern when she saw

strong, and I

said this, Pearl felt something unusual in her throat, as

her his towel. “Use

“It isn’t right. I don’t want

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

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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