Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 148

“What’s your next move?” Wayne frowned. “You can’t just leave under this false accusation. It’s like you’re trying to escape punishment.”

Laughing, Pearl said, “Of course not. I won’t stand for this false accusation. Right now, the most important thing is to find proof that Abby pushed Richard’s mother down the stairs.”

Wayne tilted his head thoughtfully. “What’s your plan?”

“There’s no surveillance system in the house, and there were only three of us at the top of the stairs at that time. I don’t have eyewitnesses, but Abby said something harsh before pushing Richard’s mother. I’m certain Richard’s mother heard it. So…”

Enlightened, Wayne interrupted, “So, we should wait for her to wake up and have her testify against Abby.”

“Pretty close.” Pearl smiled and shook her head. “What we need to do is make Abby confess her wrongdoing and secretly record her statement, as I can’t guarantee she won’t attempt anything against Richard’s mother again.”

Her words made Wayne frown. “She’s so cruel that she might even harm the woman who took care of her.”

“People can be blinded by love, but Abby has taken ruthless measures.”

“Miss Pearl, you did a very good analysis. But how do you feel about Richard? You don’t

disappointed and

a sip of the bitter wine. “Let’s not dwell

up

Abby’s people from approaching her. Abby might find someone to

given Abby’s character, she was capable of such actions. After all, Susan was Richard’s mother. Though Pearl had her reservations about Susan,

because it would devastate Richard. Furthermore, Pearl had experienced the anguish of losing

deserve your kindness.” Wayne rolled his eyes, sensing that Pearl had transformed into

of them

this explanation sounded far from convincing

“Okay, I understand.”

Pearl began to feel dizzy, her stomach churning. She

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