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

make anything I want,

at her and asked sincerely,

hesitated and blushed. “I don’t

in his heart. “What’s your signature

thought about it. “Eggs and

was rendered speechless, as that required no special culinary skills. Nonetheless, his stomach rumbled, and he wasn’t a picky eater, so he nodded.

of eggs and bacon. The food appeared a bit overcooked, almost resembling darkened

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

taste… was overwhelming.

“Tastes quite nice.”

person to compliment my cooking, Richard. If you like it,

hard to swallow,

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

filled the air with a lovely mood. Richard lowered his face,