Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 292

The newcomer appeared to be a guy of the same age as Blake. He had a tall and slender frame, fair skin, a clear but somewhat childlike gaze, and light brown hair. His friendly smile made him quite approachable.

Seeing his face, Pearl immediately connected him to his identity. If she wasn’t mistaken, this might be Glenn Palmer, another well-known figure in Bodgow, and Blake’s best friend.

The Palmers had a significant presence in politics and held a position of influence and power in Bodgow. However, Glenn didn’t appear as lively and youthful as one might expect-he seemed somewhat serious.

At first glance, Glenn noticed Blake in the flowerbed, and the funny sight prompted him to tease his friend. “Oh, Mister Blake. Have you taken up a liking for flowers?”

Blake managed to get to his feet, though not without some discomfort. Suppressing his aching hips, he sounded angry. “Why did you do that, Pearl?” Initially, he wanted to question why she had kicked him, but with Glenn present, he felt too embarrassed to admit it.

Pearl shrugged, watching Blake’s indignation with satisfaction. “What’s the matter? Didn’t you speak rudely first?”

Fiercely, Blake glared at Pearl but couldn’t act violently toward her with Glenn around. He had no choice but to set aside his annoyance.

woman. By the way, I came

said.

his attention to Glenn.

having a wine-tasting party in a few days. Would you like to join us? I

without hesitation. “No,

reluctance. “I heard that the grand gift for this activity is the

quick temper, Blake had a passion for collecting and had been assembling a set of wine glasses, with one particular piece

about

Pearl had lost interest in their conversation. She inquired, “Where is Master Jordan?”

charming woman with long wavy hair and an exquisite presence. He couldn’t recall

Blake? Are you hiding a beautiful lady from the world and now introducing her

cousin I mentioned the other day,

with us.” Enlightened, Glenn remarked, “Ah,