Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 204

“Pearl and I saw you hugging another woman. Also, did you even come to visit Pearl when she was sick and in the hospital? Mobius told me that your company’s newly promoted design director came to challenge Pearl under the guise of visiting her. Don’t tell me you’re so lovey-dovey with that woman now.”

Richard retorted coldly, “It’s not what you think.”

“I might not know the whole truth, but I do know that Pearl needs me right now. You’ll just end up making her miserable.” Hanzel snorted. “She texted me first this time. One day, I’ll be more important to her than you.”

Although it sounded childish, Hanzel was dead serious.

Realizing that arguing with Hanzel would be pointless, Richard didn’t bother to say much, especially given Hanzel’s confident look. He got up and left the ward.

When Pearl returned with the water, Richard was already gone. She asked, “Is he gone?” Hanzel casually replied, “Yeah, he left after hearing what I had to say. Too ashamed to stay.’ “Okay, don’t get out of bed and rest well. I’ll take care of you until you’re fully recovered.” Flattered, Hanzel asked, “You want to take care of me? What about your work?”

bitterness to Pearl, but she concealed her emotions. “It’s fine. After all, I’ve lost my job, and someone else is the new design director. I have the

at Pearl and said, “Just focus on resting here

her sadness, asked, “What do

proposed, “My agent had to take a one-month leave because of family matters.

agent? Pearl was stunned. Despite owning an entertainment company,

it. I don’t have any experience in that.”

to handle it for a little longer, right? You’re the best, Pearl. Look at my injuries. They’re so painful. Can you really send me to the set

Pearl said, “I’ll find you a suitable

want to. I’m sure nobody wants it since it’s just going to be a month. Besides, ordinary people can’t do it given my

I promise. But you’ve got to rest well so you can get out of the hospital sooner.”

few days, Richard never visited the hospital again while Pearl took care of Hanzel. Occasionally, Hugo paid a visit to

still regarded the latter