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.”

Abby was trying to drive a

wasn’t going to leave them alone. If she were to join them for lunch, it wouldn’t lead to anything good.

“Whatever then.”

her head low, and her eyes welled up.

to have lunch with me”

pretending. Do you want to

bawling. “I apologized, Pearl. Even if you’re not

you done?” Pearl was

being rude to

Rude?

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

her and turned to Abby. “Let’s go

she didn’t expect Richard to actually leave. Not only was she

through Abby’s act. If that was the case, she

it to Richard. After that, she returned to Waldorf Residence, packed her bags,

chuckled. “What’s going on? Can’t stand living

“I don’t think I should stay

His heart died three years ago, so even if he had feelings for you,

Pearl nodded. “So?”

time with me instead? I promise I’m