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?”

them and firmly grabbed the hand of a man who appeared to be getting too close to the

man, whose arm had been nearly dislocated, was initially ready to

when he realized Pearl was more attractive than

wasn’t doing anything wrong. I was just trying to get this woman to return my money because she stole

Pearl turned to scrutinize the woman behind

replied, “I didn’t steal anything.

witnessed it. She sneakily took the 1,400 dollars I had just withdrawn!” the

loud and accusatory.

I didn’t! That money is mine.

had set a trap and falsely accused the young woman simply because he knew the exact amount of money she had. It seemed like he intended to

evidence to prove that the money is yours?”

his head. “It’s mine. Everyone around

the ‘witnesses’ you’re referring to?” Pearl glanced at the group of men around him

go easy on you!” the man threatened sternly, attempting

to fall to the ground

after her and teach her a lesson. This b*tch has it coming!” He cursed and