Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 286

Pearl blushed. At the same time, Richard’s expression took on a dangerous edge, and he let out a low grunt.

Knowing that she couldn’t hide the truth, Pearl spoke honestly, “I didn’t want you to think I had ulterior motives… Would you have allowed me to continue working at Waldorf Enterprises if you had known my true identity?”

Richard answered without any hesitation, “Yes, I would.”

“Alright then. I was being petty.”

However, Richard’s seriousness didn’t waver. “What are your plans now that your identity is revealed?” He was uneasy, fearing that Pearl might return to Cerubleu after her true role as its president came to light.

His worry brought out a chuckle from Pearl. “Don’t worry, I won’t go back to Cerubleu.”

gloominess lessened

Pearl teased, “You once promised to let

Richard took her question seriously. With an air of determination, he stood up and calmly stated, “The company is yours as long as you’re engaged

gaped and asked in astonishment, “Aren’t you worried about causing trouble, Richard?” She had never met someone so straightforward, willing to hand over an entire

another company, but I’ll lose my wife if you’re gone.

he was speaking as if she would marry him immediately. “Nonsense! I never promised

quite get that. What did you say?” Richard’s response was filled with

you can’t force me into marriage. Shouldn’t

whispered in her ear, “When are you going to marry me if

“What’s the rush?”

longer.” Richard’s temper flared because so many men, including Hanzel, Raymond, Wayne, and that unhinged Hugo, were coveting Pearl. He felt that they might cause problems if he didn’t marry her soon.

with him with peace of mind. “Let’s not