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.”

like Abby was trying to drive a wedge between

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

“Whatever then.”

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

lunch

pretending. Do you want to

apologized, Pearl. Even if you’re not going to forgive me, you shouldn’t be

Pearl

said, “Stop being

Rude?

don’t need you to boss me around. If you’re going to

her and turned to Abby. “Let’s go then, Abby.”

Richard to actually leave. Not only was she

see through Abby’s act. If that was the case, she wasn’t going to stay in

her office to type out a resignation letter and emailed it to Richard. After that,

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

sounded cold. “I don’t think I should stay

he has in his mind is work. His heart died three years ago, so even if he had feelings for you, it’s nothing. You’re

Pearl nodded. “So?”

Would you consider spending time with me instead? I promise I’m a