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?”

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

was initially ready to berate Pearl. However, he

Pearl was more attractive than the

money because she stole it. I meant her no harm…” He smiled and explained while discreetly

steal from you?” Pearl turned to scrutinize the

woman replied, “I didn’t steal anything.

witnessed it. She sneakily took the 1,400

his voice loud and

fear. “No, I didn’t!

man had set a trap and falsely accused the young woman simply because he knew the exact amount of money she had.

the money is yours?” Pearl stared at

lifted his head. “It’s mine. Everyone around me saw it. That’s the best evidence.”

gangsters the ‘witnesses’ you’re referring to?” Pearl glanced at the group

gangsters! Don’t push your luck. Back off, or we won’t go easy on you!” the

fall to

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