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.

crowd had gathered, intrigued by the presence of Pearl, whom they had never met before. They had heard about

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

they began to harbor ulterior motives. They realized that even Beah, once

confident and bold demeanor left a positive impression on them. This contrasted sharply with the reports they had heard, describing Pearl as an awkward country

actual demeanor did not

Pearl paid little heed to the other guests, her attention focused on an elderly man in his sixties seated at the head of

the patriarch of the

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

the Jordans didn’t evoke strong feelings within her, as she had never

so I can have a better look at you. You’ve grown into such a lovely young lady.” He gestured for Pearl to approach, but the

“What’s the matter?”

getting close to people I’m not familiar with, and we’ve