Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 193

The obvious rejection didn’t make her back down. Instead, she took a few steps forward.

Sophia raised her chin, looking smug. “Pearl, I came to tell you something.”

Pearl couldn’t help but scoff because she already knew what Sophia was about to say. “What? Did you get a promotion?”

Sophia appeared pleased and smiled at Pearl. “I’m sorry to say this. Mister Richard asked me to take over as the new design director. I really appreciate your guidance and support until now, so I came to thank you.”

Pearl had expected this news, but hearing it still hurt her heart.

“Who’s this, Pea?” Mobius, looking at this woman whose smile made him uncomfortable, couldn’t help but frown.

Pearl smiled. “This is your brother’s protege, the company’s new design director.”

Mobius had already developed a liking for Pearl, and when he saw someone come to flaunt her success to her, he couldn’t hold back. “Tsk, my brother has terrible taste. Why is his design director dressed like a teenager? People might think he has some kink”

turned awkward, and anger coursed through her, but she restrained herself because this was Richard’s

need to pretend here. My brother enjoys seeing you cry, but

abruptly fled from the

sharpest tongue among your family, but you’re definitely a close contender,” Pearl remarked,

man was very level-headed and good at dealing

people who pretend

thank you for what you did.” Pearl sounded

smiled. “Don’t mention it. My brother likes you, so

before saying, “He

brother treats you exceptionally well. How could he not care about you? He even said he wanted to marry you. It was the first time I heard him say that about anyone. If that doesn’t prove it, I don’t know what

words knocked some sense

I’ll head home now. Think about it, Pea.” He stood up and said goodbye.

her thoughts. When sleepiness finally overcame her, she slowly closed her eyes and drifted into a deep

she could hear voices near her

up, she’s about to wake