Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 253

Although Richard was jealous, he was still logical. Despite being bummed out, he still compromised. “No contact with other men unless it’s for work”

Then, he recalled something and added, “Not even with Hanzel.”

Pearl found it amusing “He’s your brother. Why are you worried?”

“He’s my brother, not yours. You should stay away from him.”

Pearl nodded as if she understood. Her eyes sparkled, and her lips were still pink from the kiss, which was undeniably seductive.

Richard felt a hint of lust but suppressed it. They tidied up and went home in an awkward mood.

The home was empty. The maid was on leave, and Mobius was still at school, so Richard looked at Pearl, who was next to him, and smiled “We have the place to ourselves.”

Pearl took a step back. “I’m hungry. I’m going to make some food.”

“You

scoffed. “Why can’t I? I lived abroad for years. I can make anything I want, as long as I can find the ingredients

her and asked sincerely, “Is

and blushed. “I don’t

in his heart.

about it.

no special culinary skills. Nonetheless, his stomach rumbled, and

kitchen and soon emerged with two plates of eggs and bacon. The food appeared a bit overcooked, almost resembling darkened

him expectantly, so Richard couldn’t bring himself to refuse. He picked up a fork and took a

was

“Tastes quite nice.”

aback and touched. “You’re the first person to compliment my cooking, Richard. If you like it, I’ll make it for you all the time.”

it was hard to

eyes, and his heart fluttered. He extended his arm, wrapped it around her shoulder, and pulled

a lovely mood. Richard lowered his face, lifted her chin, and moved closer