Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 323

“Fine, fine!” Ezra, still seething with anger, reluctantly agreed to let Richard stay for the time being, but with a condition. “He can rest here, but he must leave when he wakes up!”

His main concern was for Blake, who was still in the hospital recovering. If the latter’s back couldn’t be fully treated, it would have dire consequences for his life.

Pearl’s gaze remained on Richard, not bothering to even look at Ezra. “Alright, I’ll bring him inside.”

Ignoring her grandfather’s rage, she walked away, leaving him fuming.

Ezra’s secretary, who had observed the entire exchange, looked concerned and spoke up, “Sir, what should we do about Miss Pearl? At this rate, she might actually marry Richard Waldorf.

Ezra clenched his teeth and spoke in hushed tones, “It’s just a passing infatuation. She’ll come to understand my intentions when I introduce her to a suitable young man.”

Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he instructed, “I’ve heard that the York boy has returned to Bodgow. Schedule a meeting for him with Pearl when you have the chance.”

brilliant idea. Miss Pearl will surely

his expression inscrutable. “I hope so. I really hope she doesn’t follow in her

covering him with a blanket. She went to prepare warm

preventing her from moving. Startled, she exclaimed, “Richard!” Before she could react, she lost

eyes

sorry!” Pearl was quick to apologize, aware that her

his eyes at that moment.

looked at him. “What did you

replied with a chuckle, “I heard what you said to Mister Ezra.”

Pearl attempted to downplay it. “I didn’t say anything.

you embarrassed to speak up for someone you love?”

chest, but he winced in pain.

remove his shirt, but Richard grabbed her hand. “I’m fine. I was just joking

up his shirt and saw