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.”

and nodded with a smile. “That’s a brilliant idea. Miss Pearl will surely appreciate the effort you’re putting in.”

“I hope so. I really hope

laid Richard on her bed, covering him with a blanket. She went to

place the towel on his forehead, her right hand was suddenly gripped tightly, preventing her from moving.

Richard’s tightly closed eyes

was quick to apologize, aware that her falling on him

moment. His gaze held an inexplicable tenderness as he said, “I

looked at him.

chuckle, “I heard what you said to Mister

to downplay it. “I didn’t say anything. Just forget

to speak up for someone you

Pearl playfully punched his chest, but he winced

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

opened up his shirt and saw a dressed