Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 175

Placing his hand on Pearl’s shoulders, Richard asked nonchalantly, “What do you think?”

“You can’t do this. Aunt Susan wishes you to marry me, not Pearl. What will she think if you do this? She’s still in a coma at the hospital. How could you be with the person who pushed her down the stairs?” Abby’s voice turned sharp as she refused to accept the situation.

“I’ve told you a long time ago that I’m not interested in you. Don’t attempt to manipulate me by mentioning my mother or trying to push all the blame to Pearl.” Taking a step forward, Richard sounded impatient. “Don’t you think it could have been you who pushed her, Abby?”

But Abby continued with her act. “Do you really think I could do something like that? I would never harm Aunt Susan, Rick. She’s been so kind to me. How could I-

“Just stop. Don’t ruin my last good impression of you.” After that, Richard pulled Pearl to his office, leaving Abby behind with her fear and anger.

suddenly speak up for me today, Richard? Haven’t you always

push my mom down the

the sudden change

it wasn’t your fault. You took care of my mom and even asked Mister Simon to

My long-standing trust in you won’t be swayed by others’ one-sided accusations, and my heart will

Pearl. She didn’t expect that Richard would take

are you thinking, Richard? Do you really want me

“Why not? Isn’t being my

are you so sure everyone wants to get close to you like

remain the design director for long.” Richard kept his head down, his frustration hidden. “Once I find evidence of her harming my mom, she’ll pay for it.”

the bullet and be your secretary