Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 321

Hugo, despite his humiliation, tried to maintain his composure. Even as the people around them mocked him, he harbored a growing resentment toward Richard.

Pearl had no intention of pushing Hugo further into a corner, so she decided to diffuse the situation with a friendly tone. She smiled and said to Reese, “Let’s just forget about this, considering our past friendship. It’s best not to burn any bridges.”

Reese agreed with a nod. “You’re quite considerate. Very well, let Mister Hugo leave.” Then, Reese recalled something important and added, “And Mister Hugo, please refrain from setting foot in any of the black markets under my ownership.”

Hugo clenched his fists, his frustration mounting. He couldn’t help but direct his anger towards Richard and Pearl. Revenge was on his mind. ‘Richard, Pearl… just wait!’

With his head hung low, Hugo left the scene, and as onlookers realized the drama was over, they dispersed as well.

Reese turned his attention back to Pearl with a smile. “I’m glad I arrived in time, or you might have been in trouble.”

“Thank you for

her formal address. “I said you’re my goddaughter, so I’m protecting you. From

little troubled. “I don’t think that’s a good idea…”

you can be my goddaughter. I really like you, you’re strong and remarkable. My useless

Even the owner of a black market could be just like a regular

father, Pearl’s eyes flickered. She was even more determined to find

understood her thoughts, gently touched her head. “Well,

tried addressing him that way.

help, just come to me. I’ll provide everything for free. If there’s

touched by such a cool statement. “Thank you.” She was pleasantly surprised by the

godbrother if the opportunity arises. I must be