Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 102

While they waited for Richard, Abby attempted to engage in small talk to pass the time.

“Pearl, I heard Waldorf Enterprises hit a new high while I wasn’t around, all thanks to you.”

Abby looked at Pearl with adoration, as if she was sincerely praising Pearl for her accomplishment.

“It’s the result of the hard work of hundreds of Waldorf Enterprises’ staff, not just mine alone.”

“Don’t be modest. Richard told me you’ve put in extra effort. If you marry into the Waldorf family, it would totally be their honor… Oh Rick, over here!”

Richard didn’t expect Pearl to be there either, so his eyes darted around.

“Rick, we were discussing what to have for lunch. Any preferences?”

“Anything works for me.”

Abby smiled and asked, “How about you, Pearl?”

Pearl suggested Jenovian, but Abby suddenly looked hesitant. “Oh… but Richard has a weak stomach, so Jenovian might not be good for him. Let’s consider something else.”

was trying to drive a wedge

leave them alone. If she were to

“Whatever then.”

hung her head low, and her eyes welled up. “Pearl, do you dislike me that much?

to have lunch

annoyed. “Stop pretending. Do you want

Pearl. Even if you’re not going to forgive me,

done?” Pearl

suddenly said, “Stop being rude

Rude?

“Richard, I don’t need you to boss me around. If you’re going to waste my time, you two can go to lunch

looked at her and turned to Abby. “Let’s

didn’t expect Richard to actually leave. Not only was she shocked, she was disappointed too.

that was the case, she wasn’t going to stay in Waldorf Enterprises anymore.

resignation letter and emailed it to Richard. After that,

going on? Can’t

“I don’t think I should stay here any longer, that’s all.”

told you, Richard has no emotions. All he has in his mind is work. His heart died three years ago, so even if he had feelings for you, it’s nothing.

Pearl nodded. “So?”

time with me instead? I promise I’m a thousand times better than Rick.”