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.”

how do you feel about Richard? You don’t seem very pleased, given that

disappointed

sip of the bitter wine. “Let’s not dwell on that. I need your help with something

Wayne suddenly straightened up at her request.

from approaching her. Abby might find someone to do something to her. If Abby succeeds, Richard’s mother might never

After all, Susan was Richard’s

Richard. Furthermore, Pearl had experienced the anguish of losing her parents and didn’t want Richard to endure the same

Why are you so concerned about him and helping him? He doesn’t deserve your kindness.” Wayne rolled

throat, Pearl explained, “She’s the mother of the five Waldorf brothers. Some of them are close to me, and I don’t want

this explanation sounded far from convincing

“Okay, I understand.”

to feel dizzy, her

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restroom.