Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 279

The woman didn’t seem to be too brave, so when she saw that Pearl was annoyed, she spoke very carefully. “I… I can’t comment about that, but the president said you’re very stressed out, so he…”

She trailed off because their president wasn’t known for showing much concern. Typically, he allowed employees to work, and if they couldn’t, they were expected to leave. He didn’t pay much attention to their personal situations.

Unable to bear it any longer, Pearl stood up and said to the woman sitting across from her. “I need some fresh air. Please inform the president that I’m taking the day off, and he can deduct it from my salary.” With that, she left.

The woman knew she was angry, so she just nodded and helped her convey the message.

In the office, Richard was working with Jenny on some files, so when he heard that, he frowned and said in a cold tone, “Let her go then. I let her get her way too often.”

Jenny was secretly glad to see Richard angry, but she still said, “Please don’t be angry with her. She has always been a proud person, so what you said would annoy her.”

the company is proud. I want a company that follows orders. This is not her playground.” Richard’s expression darkened as

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way…” Jenny quickly changed the topic and pointed at the report, analyzed it, and then turned to see Richard

Is there something on my

eyes refocused. “No. You look a lot like someone I used to know.”

your ex or a childhood. friend?”Jenny teased but realized Richard didn’t deny it. “Well, it’s an honor to look like your ex.” She

because he was still in a

work. “Pearl used to be like you, very serious with

lowered her gaze, concealing her hidden agenda behind a smile. “I hope I can

commitment to her

put in the effort, you just might.” Richard suddenly remembered something and asked, “You