Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 280

The atmosphere between Pearl and Richard remained strained over the next few days. Everyone could sense it, but no one

dared to mention it

Jenny proposed expanding the company’s product line into perfumery, and her idea received nearly unanimous approval. The sole dissenter was Pearl, who opposed it. Richard criticized her stance, worsening their already strained relationship. He eventually entrusted the project to Jenny, further fueling speculation about his trust in her.

People began to wonder if Jenny Boucher might be the new first lady of the company, but no one dared to voice their thoughts, given that Pearl still held the position of vice president.

One afternoon, news of Pearl’s resignation spread throughout the office. Jenny sat close to Pearl, watching her pack her belongings with feigned sadness. Deep down, Jenny was secretly delighted by Pearl’s departure but pretended to feel remorse.

“Pea, the president is going to be devastated when he hears that you’re leaving.”

concern anymore. We’ve broken up.”

heart almost jumped out of her chest, so

We no longer see eye

was a decisive person, her

no feelings for him anymore?”

froze as emotions flickered in her eyes. “Even if I haven’t, it doesn’t matter. We’ve lost trust

shouldn’t make rash decisions, Pea. What if it’s

and perhaps one day you’ll take my place… Alright, I’m leaving now.” Pearl didn’t wish to continue the conversation, so she headed to the HR department, collected her final paycheck, and left.

slow, triumphant smile. With Pearl no longer at Waldorf Enterprises, it

few days later, an issue arose with the perfume brand Jenny was overseeing. Despite its unique packaging, there were production problems at the factory, resulting

plastic manufacturer, and their products didn’t meet industry standards. Numerous complaints had been lodged against

an emergency meeting, during which Jenny expressed her regret with