Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 146

Richard probably thought that Pearl could resolve the disaster given her wits, but he was wrong. The feelings, truth, and evidence all seemed to point to her guilt.

Surprisingly, the spacious residence was not equipped with a surveillance system.

“I don’t have evidence,” Pearl admitted.

Richard looked grave in response.

As the ambulance arrived and paramedics placed Susan on a stretcher, Richard briefly glanced at Pearl from the corner of his eye before lowering his gaze and departing.

Pearl didn’t offer much of an explanation, as she was left with feelings of despair and disappointment.

Smiling bitterly, she seemed to understand something. Perhaps Hugo had been right. The typically aloof and ruthless Richard would not easily show kindness to someone.

Furthermore, it was clear that Richard didn’t fully trust her. If that was the case, Pearl felt that there was no reason for her to stay any longer.

Heartbroken, Pearl was overwhelmed with pain. Staring at the chaotic house, she felt that she was always an

outsider.

she decided it

the end, she left quietly.

Pearl’s departure while he was in the

worry too much, Rick. I’m sure

sorry for Richard when she saw his stubble

company, and Hugo is busy with surgery. Hanzel and Mobius both have their careers and studies to focus on. If I don’t stay here,

sensibly.

been here with me the whole night as well. You should get some

to keep watch here, Rick. Madam has always been

her alone in her time of need.”

you,” Richard

sensed his guilt and waved it off. “No need to mention it, Rick. We’ve been childhood friends,

you

me. You don’t have to say that.”

if he had been too harsh towards her in the past. Most women would have left in tears after such a cold rejection from him. Yet, Abby remained