Chapter 338

It was six in the evening, the typical end of the workday. Before long, a sleazy, overweight middle-aged man named Derrick leisurely strolled out of the building, a smile etched across his face.

Capitalizing on the moment, Pearl, carrying her bag, moved forward but accidentally collided with Derrick. “Ah-”

Due to the impact, Pearl inadvertently fell to the ground. Her phone flew out, its screen shattering upon impact.

Startled by the sudden collision, Derrick’s mood turned sour. “Hey, what’s wrong with you!”

“Sorry, I was on the phone and didn’t watch where I was going.” Pearl feigned pain, tears welling in her eyes.

Seeing a delicate and charming lady in distress, Derrick’s irritation disappeared. “It’s okay, it’s okay. Are you alright? Let me help you up.” Saying this, he reached out to assist Pearl.

“How could I trouble you? It was my own fault for falling, and my phone…” Pearl stood up on her own, appearing apologetic. She stole a glance at her phone on the ground, feigning a pang of heartache.

buy you a new phone. Miss, what’s your name?” Derrick was already plotting how to take advantage of the situation to get closer to Pearl. Spotting her

is Sarah White. And yours?” Pearl replied with a slight

as he disclosed his position. He had a plan; once he mentioned his job, she’d surely show interest like other women.

at her watch, displaying a hint of anxiety. “Regarding the phone, I’ll

it’s partly my fault. Let me at least pay half the cost, or else I won’t feel right!” Derrick, encountering this beautiful woman

with him, he’d immediately end things with his nagging wife

WhatsApp. Once I’ve purchased the new phone, you can transfer half the

reluctant, Derrick tentatively agreed. He reminded himself not to rush, as wooing a

a phone number, but it was only a secondary one. Even if someone attempted to dig up information behind the number, they’d find nothing

exchange, Pearl smiled, waved, and

daze, glued to his phone. Only late in the evening

his greeting on WhatsApp.

numerous messages from Derrick, Pearl felt annoyed but maintained a polite tone in

new phone costs 850 dollars, just transfer 425 dollars to me.]

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