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.”

to drive a wedge between them.

going to leave them alone. If she were to join them

“Whatever then.”

up. “Pearl, do you dislike me that

to have lunch with me”

“Stop pretending. Do you

if you’re not going to forgive me, you shouldn’t be so

you done?” Pearl

suddenly said, “Stop being rude to Abby.”

Rude?

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

at her and turned to Abby.

she didn’t expect Richard to actually leave. Not

Abby’s act. If that was the

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

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

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

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 a smart girl, I’m sure you

Pearl nodded. “So?”

me instead? I promise I’m a thousand times better than