Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 109

Pearl suddenly lost her interest because of Richard’s actions.

“Aren’t you quite the hero, Mister Richard?”

Richard explained somberly, “400 thousand dollars is a little difficult for Abby due to recent family issues. I’ll cover the sum for her.”

Of course, Pearl was well aware of Abby’s situation, and it was precisely why she made the demand. However, Richard’s defense of Abby made her reconsider her decision.

“No, keep it.” She didn’t need the money, and she felt like an outsider in this situation. Pausing, she turned and left the ward, finding solace away from Richard and Abby.

While strolling in the garden, Pearl noticed a group of people gathered around a young woman, seemingly

confronting her.

“What are you doing?”

hand of a man who appeared to be getting too close to the woman, pulling him away. Then, she

man, whose arm had been nearly dislocated, was initially ready to berate Pearl. However, he

Pearl was more attractive than the young woman.

because she stole it. I meant

from you?” Pearl turned to scrutinize the woman behind

young woman replied, “I

the 1,400 dollars I had

voice loud

“No, I didn’t! That money is mine.

the exact amount of money she had. It seemed like he intended to use the public to extort money

that the money is yours?”

lifted his head. “It’s mine. Everyone around

glanced at the group of men

Don’t push your luck. Back off, or we won’t go easy on you!” the man threatened sternly, attempting to use

hard, causing him to fall to the

after her and teach her a lesson.