Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 293

Blake couldn’t help but wonder if their blood ties were influencing him.

“Okay, that’s enough.” Blake raised his chin at Glenn. “I’ll take her to Grandfather first, and I’ll be back soon. Just wait for me by the pond at the back.”

Glenn nodded and left right away.

Once Glenn had left, Blake directed another stern gaze at Pearl. “Come on, let’s go. Don’t say too much in front of Grandfather.”

Pearl scoffed, unimpressed. “No need to boss me around. I know what I’m doing.”

“Whatever.” Blake couldn’t be bothered to engage in further conversation with her and led her directly to the main hall.

had gathered, intrigued by the presence of Pearl, whom they had never met before. They had heard about her exceptional talents and were eager

hall confidently. Upon seeing her delicate face, the assembled guests were

began to harbor ulterior motives. They realized that even Beah, once considered the most beautiful woman in Bodgow,

a positive impression on them. This contrasted sharply with the reports they had heard, describing Pearl as an awkward country girl from

Pearl’s actual demeanor did not

an elderly man in his sixties seated at the head of the room. He

this man must be Ezra Jordan, the patriarch of the

at the sight of Pearl’s striking resemblance to Beah, he managed to control

connection to the Jordans didn’t evoke strong feelings within her,

closer so I can have a better look at you. You’ve grown into such

“What’s the matter?”

unease, Pearl explained, “I’m not used to getting close to people