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.

disliked her, she decided

she left

feelings hit Richard when he learned of Pearl’s departure while he was in

concern that Susan might never wake up. So she quickly reassured him, saying, “Don’t worry too much, Rick. I’m

saw his

Mobius both have their careers and studies

sensibly.

me

here, Rick. Madam has always been so kind

her alone in her time of

Richard said

off. “No need to mention it, Rick. We’ve been childhood friends,

you

me. You don’t have to say that.” She was

harsh towards her in the past. Most women would have left in tears after such a cold rejection from him.