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.”

trying to drive a

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

“Whatever then.”

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

to have lunch

annoyed. “Stop pretending. Do you

bawling. “I apologized, Pearl. Even if you’re not going to forgive me,

you done?” Pearl

suddenly said, “Stop being rude to Abby.”

Rude?

to boss me around. If you’re going

looked at her and turned to Abby.

to actually leave. Not only was

that Richard couldn’t see through Abby’s act. If that was the case, she wasn’t

it to Richard. After that, she returned to

going on? Can’t stand

“I don’t think I should stay here any

his mind is work. His heart died three years ago, so even if he had feelings for you, it’s

Pearl nodded. “So?”

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